Nathan Hyatt Walker II

May 14, 1939 - December 18, 2020

Nathan Hyatt Walker II passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Nate was born to Nathan Hyatt Walker, Sr. and Dorothy Sheets Walker on May 14, 1939 in Waynesville, NC. He grew up in Newport News, VA and graduated from Warwick High School as a “Fighting Farmer” and became a proud Marine. After returning to the Peninsula, he worked for several different companies operating heavy equipment. It was during this time that he became injured on the job. His nurse was a lovely young woman, Betty Pierce. They were married within a year. Nate began working for Lockwood Brothers Inc. in Hampton, VA in 1974, where he continued in various positions right up until the time of his illness. His love for his work family was only rivaled by his fierce love and devotion for his wife, children and especially his grandsons. Nate is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Betty Pierce Walker, his son Nathan Pierce Walker and his parents. He is survived by his daughter Susan W. Blanchard (Les Strubel), grandsons Quinton W. Blanchard and Marshall H. Blanchard, his sister Martha W. Blanks (Edward), his sister-in-laws Carol A. Chestnutt and Phyllis Rudd, his nieces and nephews Cheryl, Chris, Viki, Jenny, Andy and Brittaney and his very special friend Karol MacLoughlin. The family would like to thank Dr. Parikh, Nurse Hazel and the Kindred Hospice team for the devoted care and compassion shown to their father and grandfather. A memorial service will be held in the future; please check back for those arrangements to be posted when available.