Edward "Buddy" Charles Walker

Edward Charles Walker, 98 years young, passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2025, and is now in the presence of His Heavenly Father. He was born on June 16th, 1927, to the late Asher and Alberta Walker.  He was born and raised on Chincoteague, Va.   

He was known to many as “Buddy”.  To the love of his life, he was known as “Ed”.  To his children, “Dad,” and to his grandchildren, “Pop Pop” or “Pop Boy” – a testament to the deep affection and respect he inspired in all who knew him. He was a waterman in his early years and a carpenter by trade for many, many years. He retired and then kept on working.  He was strong and, as the saying goes, he was “tough as nails.” 

Buddy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Elizabeth Walker of Chincoteague, VA, and his son Douglas Edward Walker of Belle Haven, VA, as well as his sisters Lillie Birch and Helen Russell, both of Chincoteague, VA.  
He is survived by his daughter, Linda, and his favorite son-in-law, Herbie Lee Daisey of Chincoteague, VA; Granddaughter Terri Budd and her husband Louis of Ocean Pines, MD; Granddaughter Debbie Linton of Chincoteague, VA; Grandson Doug Walker Jr and his girlfriend Philicia of Stockton, MD. Great Grandson Eric Budd and his wife Lauren of East New Market, MD; Great Grandson Tyler Budd and his wife Jessica of Salisbury, MD; great granddaughter Lindsey and her husband James Wood of Chincoteague, VA; Great Grandson Mark Walker of Eden, MD; Great Grandson Devin Walker of Millsboro, DE. Great Great Grandchildren: Selena, Asher, Keira, Carter, Emma, Charlotte, Cecil, Parker, and Winston. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Susan Walker of Belle Haven, and her daughter, Amy Wilcox. His sister, Shirley Jester, and her husband, Herb of Chincoteague, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on at 2 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island, VA There will be a visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company here or Riverside Hospice Care Eastern Shore, 23379 Commerce Dr, Accomac, VA 23301. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island, VA. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com

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