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Harold Emmett Walker was born on 27 November 1932; son of Emmett Boyd and Grace (Wadsworth) Walker. He married Janice Carter, daughter of William Jackson Carter and Ann Ruth "Anna" Bowman, on 9 June 1956 in the home of the bride's parents, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. Harold Emmett Walker died on 16 June 2010 in Richmond, VA,

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Harold Emmett Walker passed away with his family by his side on June 16. Born on November 27, 1932 to Emmett Boyd and Grace Wadsworth Walker, Harold was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a member and later President of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and a Torchbearer. He began his business career in Knoxville, TN with the Ernst & Ernst accounting firm. Harold's career with the firm, now known as Ernst & Young, spanned 36 years. During his time with E&Y he served as Managing Partner of the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Honolulu and San Antonio offices. In addition, Harold was committed to and served in leadership roles in many professional, civic and charitable organizations wherever he lived. While in Florida, he served as Campaign Chairman and later President of the Broward County United Way which began his long involvement with that organization. He was also President of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. While he was in Texas he served on the boards of the San Antonio Medical Foundation and Broadway Bank. For many years he was an active member of the Rotary Club. Harold enjoyed golf, singing and most importantly time spent with friends and family.

Survivors include Janice Carter Walker, his wife of 54 years, and a brother Jerry Wadsworth Walker (Anna) of Dallas. He is also survived by his children Mark Jackson Walker (Janet) and Megan Walker Rose (Jimmy) both of Richmond, Virginia. His adored grandchildren are Andrew Jackson Walker, Caroline Walker Rose, Margaret Garland Rose and William Harold Walker. He also leaves many nieces and nephews with whom he was close. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Harold's lifelong commitment to philanthropy, memorial donations may be made to the Crossnore School in Crossnore, N.C., the San Antonio Medical Foundation, or any charity of your choice. A Memorial Service celebrating Harold's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 20 at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church in Blowing Rock, NC

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He was buried in June 2010 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond City, VA, Findagrave #107211334.

Occupation: Accountant. Harold Emmett Walker was graduated in University of Tennessee. He lived from 1988 to 2004 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

Malinda "Linnie" Boy was born on 21 April 1910 in Sullivan Co., TN; daughter of William and Mary Eleanor (Galliher) Boy. She married Weldon Faw Keefauver, son of Joseph Deadrick Keefauver, Sr., and Belle Hylton, on 28 November 1930. Malinda "Linnie" Boy died on 31 December 1999 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

She was buried in January 2000 in Boones Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #59854084.

William Joseph "Billy Joe" Keefauver was born on 24 August 1931 in Boones Creek, Washington Co., TN. He married Jean Elizabeth Leonard on 6 September 1953 in Marvin's Chapel Methodist Church, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He died on 7 July 2016 in Gray, Washington Co., TN.

He was buried in 2016 in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #194902875.

William Joseph "Billy Joe" Keefauver lived from 1964 to 2016 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.

Sara Kathleen "Kat" Keefauver was born on 19 December 1932 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. She married Robert Vernon Hall on 22 August 1953 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. She died on 5 March 1988 in DeKalb Co., GA,

She was buried in March 1988 in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #78808068.

John Donald Warren was born on 5 July 1932 in Sullivan Co., TN; son of William Clyde "Clyde" and Irma Irene (Cartwright) Warren. Twin of George Ronald Warren (1932-2009). He married Martha Elizabeth Keefauver, daughter of Weldon Faw Keefauver and Malinda "Linnie" Boy, on 8 December 1961 in Boones Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN; ceremony by Rev. Arthur Edwards. John Donald Warren died on 17 February 2017 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

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John “Don” Warren 84 of Piney Flats, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

A native of Sullivan County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Irma Cartwright Warren.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his twin brother, Ron Warren, brother, Sam Warren, daughter, Sherrie Warren, and his great-grandson Cooper Durham.

He attended St. Paul United Methodist Church until his health wouldn’t allow and then he started attending services with his family at Watauga First Church of God. Don was a 32nd Degree Mason within the Piney Flats Lodge.

Don is survived by his daughters: Donna Warren Cox and her husband Dennis, Carol Warren Durham and her husband Martin; grandchildren: Sydnie Durham and her fiancé, Dustin Mitchell, Rileigh Durham; special fur grandson, “Tanner”, brother, Otis Fain Warren and his wife Martha, sister: Virginia Rutherford and her husband Harold, Sandra Hunter and her husband, Bob, the mother of his children, Martha Keefauver Warren, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life service for Don Warren will be conducted at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Watauga First Church of God with Pastor Dorothy Hall officiating. A private family Graveside and Committal Service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, Piney Flats. Active pallbearers will be Stephen Hunter, James Good Jr., Jeff Morrell, Richard Nave, Dustin Mitchell, and Mickey Bowman. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Warren, Dean Torbett, Wayne Torbett, Robert King, Bobby Morris, and Bill Morris.

The family would like to thank the 2nd and 3rd Floor nurses at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, the Cardiac Care Floor nurses at Holston Valley Hospital, his beloved primary care doctor, Dean Mclaughlin, Family Physicians of Johnson City, and Becky Whisenhunt- caregiver.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be sent to any of the following organizations: The Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, Watauga First Church of God, C/O Building Fund, 310 West Third Avenue, Watauga TN 37694, or to the Diabetes Foundation, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202.

Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City TN 37604 (423) 610-7171 is honored to serve the Warren family.

He was buried in February 2017 in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #176463075.

Jean Elizabeth Leonard was born in July 1934 in Washington Co., TN; daughter of Dewey Iverson and Gladys Elizabeth (Anderson) Leonard. She married William Joseph "Billy Joe" Keefauver, son of Weldon Faw Keefauver and Malinda "Linnie" Boy, on 6 September 1953 in Marvin's Chapel Methodist Church, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. Jean Elizabeth Leonard died on 7 April 2015 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.

She was buried in April 2015 in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #144725738.

Robert Vernon Hall was born on 4 October 1932 in Washington Co., TN; son of Lokie L. and Esther Henrietta (Archer) Hall. He married Sara Kathleen "Kat" Keefauver, daughter of Weldon Faw Keefauver and Malinda "Linnie" Boy, on 22 August 1953 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. Robert Vernon Hall died on 14 August 2014 in Gray, Washington Co., TN,

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Robert Vernon “Bob” Hall, age 81, Gray, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Hall was born in Washington County and son of the late Lokie & Esther Archer Hall.

Mr. Hall was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Kat Keefauver Hall, brothers, Harold Hall and Jerry Hall and a sister, Shirley Osborne.

He was a member and served as past deacon of Boones Creek Christian Church.

Mr. Hall was a United States Navy Veteran. He served on the USS Hassayampa-A145.
He retired from the Kingsport Press, where he was a Supervisor. He enjoyed farming, raising beef cattle and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Naomi Privette Hall, Gray; son and daughter-in-law, Robert V. II & Sharon Hall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lynn & Donald Sims and Tammie & John Payne; grandchildren, Sarah Sims, Katie Payne Boone and husband Josh, Andrew Sims, Kassidy Hall and Ben Hall; great-granddaughter, Emery Sims; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Hall and Julia Hall; brother-in-law, T.J. Osborne; and several nephews and nieces

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Boones Creek Christian Church with Minister David Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Roselawn Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be John Payne, Josh Boone, Donald Sims, Andrew Sims, Dean Crumley and Mike Rowland. Honorary pallbearers will be Privette Brothers, Roy Hall, David Saylor, T.J. Osborne and Edward Bowman.

Memorial donations may be made to the Boones Creek Christian Church 50/50 Campaign, 305 Christian Church Rd. Gray, TN 37615.

He was buried in August 2014 in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter Co., TN, Findagrave #134348369.