Henry Clay Walters

Mr. Henry Clay Walters, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Walters was born December 26, 1933 in Surry County to Rev. George and Nettie Renegar Walters.

Mr. Walters was a graduate of Elkin High School and retired as a supervisor of the blending department from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a lifelong member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Walters was a past scout leader and volunteered with Feed the Elderly. He enjoyed traveling and antiquing and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Walters and sisters, Myrtle Newman and Betty Jo Swaim.

Survivors include: his wife of 64 years, Shirley H. Walters of the home; sons, Scott Walters and wife Beth of Elkin and Jeffrey Clay Walters and wife Claudette of Mooresville; grandchildren, Kimberly Ledbetter, Nathan Walters, Ian Walters and Josh Walters; great-grandchildren, Cayden Walters and Gavin Walters and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service.

The family requests memorials be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 118 North Elkin Drive, Elkin, NC 28621.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 4th floor ICU and 6th floor Comprehensive Cancer Center for their care.