Roger Wythe Walker, 71, of 117-l/2 S. Willow, died Wednesday after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 23, 1894, in Fayetteville, the son of Henry and Mattie Davis Walker and was a member of St. James Baptist Church.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Vinita Walker of the home and one daughter Miss Elva Jean Walker of Fayetteville.
Graveside rites will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Oak Cemetery under direction of Nelson’s Funeral Home.