Wayne D. Walker, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Aug. 24, 2024 in Seaford where he resided since 2006. He was born June 14, 1937 in Rehoboth to the late Joseph C. and Lillian Cannon Walker.
Wayne was predeceased by his parents and brother, Joseph C. Walker, III. He is survived by his sister, Barbara W. Ewing-Joseph; nephew, Tony Walker (Karen); niece, Lisa W. Vaughan (Michael); nephew, Charles H. Ewing (Nancy) and several great nephews and nieces.
Wayne followed the family tradition by serving his country for six years in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the CG Cutter, USS Spencer and competing on the Coast Guard Rifle Team. He later retired from the duPont Nylon Plant in Seaford.
He loved painting and wood carving and displayed and sold his paintings and relief carvings at the Rehoboth Art League and numerous restaurants in the area. He was a particularly happy to paint pictures of old flour mills found throughout Sussex County.
Graveside services were held at St. George’s Church, Clarksville, on Aug. 31.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.