Victor F. “Duke” Walters, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Heartland Health Care Center in Decatur.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion, IL, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL with full military honors. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Duke was born on December 9, 1927 in St. Louis County, Mo, the son of Victor H. and Mary O. (Davidson) Walters. He retired from A.E. Staley Manufacturing and was a World War II Navy Veteran having served from 1946 to 1949. He was very proud to be a volunteer fireman for Long Creek Township Fire Department. He attended the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He married Margaret F. Hanes on April 11, 1951.
He is survived by: his wife, Margaret Walters; son, Victor M. Walters of Decatur, IL; daughter, Mary E. Walters of Decatur, IL; step-mother, Kathryn Walters of Decatur, IL; step-brothers, Tom Walters of Mechanicsburg, IL, Robert V. Walters of Taylorville, IL; step-sisters, Helen Fortner of Dalton City, IL, Judy Howard of Decatur, IL, Shirley Taylor of Arcola, IL; grandson, Michael F. Walters and granddaughter, Elena C. Ramos , both of Decatur, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edward and Robert Walters.
| Leslie Guillory |
Friend |
August 12, 2010 |
Dear Margaret,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your husband have suffered so much in the past few years. At least his sufferings are over now, and he is enjoying the blessings Christ promised. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I would like to share these song lyrics with you. They express much of what I am feeling right now.
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord: "My refuge,
My rock in whom I trust!"
And he will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
From
"On Eagles' Wings"
(Michael Joncas)
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/folk-song-lyrics/On_Eagles_Wings.htm
May God bless you today and always.
Leslie
| Galen M. Strain |
Co-worker from RCC |
August 12, 2010 |
Margaret:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You have
taken care of your husband during his long illness. God give you peace during this difficult time. You are one of God's chosen people. Only certain people have the strength and determination to always be there to provide care and
support for those they love.
Please accept my condolences and best wishes,
Galen
| Tim and Lisa Melton & Family |
Niece |
August 11, 2010 |
Aunt Margaret and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Duke's passing. All of you are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. We love you.
Lisa, Tim, Melissa and Kyle Melton
| Jim Hanes and Family |
nephew of the deceased |
August 10, 2010 |
Aunt Margaret and Family,
I remember fondly the times we all sat around grandmother's table together for Thanksgiving dinner. May the steadfast love of the Lord that never ceases comfort you during your time of grieving.
Love,
Jim, Paula, Amanda, Aaron Hanes
