Roy Wayne Walker

Roy Wayne Walker, 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday evening on January 15, 2020. Roy was born on April 25, 1948 in Sunbright, Tennessee. He proudly served over 20 years in the Army until his retirement from the service in 1987. In 1993, he opened his own Handbag Superstore. Proud of his country and service, he opened the Veteran’s Store in 2009 that brought together a community of brothers and sisters and was his pride-and-joy until the end. Roy enjoyed gardening, nature, fishing, hunting, serving the veteran community, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Funeral and Cremation Services, 1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803 on Sunday, January 19, 2020 between 3:00PM to 5:00PM. The burial will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 9:30AM at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920) with full military honors. Roy is preceded in death by father and mother, Alva and Charlene and daughter, Jessica. He is survived by his wife Marie, with whom he spent the last 39 years; daughter Ashley; sons Jimmy, Michael, Christopher, Steven; daughters-in-law Kerryn and Carolina; son-in-law Albert; grandchildren Ava and Garrett; brothers Joe, Darrell, and Ed; sisters Katherine Webb, Dorris Dennison, and Shirly Wactor; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, patriot and friend to everyone. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roy Wayne Walker please visit our Sympathy Store.