Richard Goode "Jiggs" Walker, 80, of 1057 Capps Rd., of Tryon, NC died Monday, December 07, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Landrum, SC, he was the son of the late James O., Sr. and Edna Metcalf Walker. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea as a Staff Sergeant First Class. He was the manager of Cowan's Meat Market for 32 years and later was self-employed with Walker Grading. Jiggs was the last surviving member of The Walker Brothers Bluegrass Band. He was a member of Morgan Chapel Baptist Church.Surviving is his wife, Carol West Walker. Two sons, Larry Walker (Sherry) of Charlotte, NC and Jeff Walker (Donna) of Campobello, SC. Three daughters, Janice Blackwell (David) of Green Creek, NC, Tami Walker of Tryon, NC, and Cindy Konieczny (Michael) of Boiling Springs, SC. Three step-sons, Lamar Stribling of Saluda, NC, Russell Stribling (Kelley) of Columbus, NC, and Robby Stribling of Boiling Springs, SC. One brother, Charles Walker (Betty) of Union, SC. Three sisters, Ruby Ravan, Patricia Tucker (Gene) and Linda Shehan (Allen) all of Landrum, SC. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2009 in Morgan Chapel Baptist Church in Tryon, NC with Rev. Albert Teague, Rev. Bob Philbeck, and Rev. Tom Frady officiating.Burial will be in Morgan Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Rites by Polk County Memorial Burial Squad.The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Wednesday prior to the service in the church.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Charlotte Area, 222 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
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