HENRY MARTIN WALKER, II
October 8, 1908 - January 7, 1985
Henry Martin Walker, II was the fourth son born to Henry Andrew and Mary Adelaide Hunt Walker. He married Flora Caroline Deakins August 29, 1934. Flora Caroline was born February 12, 1909 and died May 20, 1985 ; burial in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery
Miss Flora Deakins Weds (Mrs). H.M. Walker (actual article)
Article = The marriage of Miss Flora Caroline Deakins of Locust Mount
and Mr. Henry Martin Walker of Detroit, Mich., was solemnized Wednesday
Evening at 6:00 o'clock. Dr. Wm. F. Blackard officiating, using an
impressive ring ceremony.
The bride was lovely in a brown crepe ensemble with harmonizing
accessories. Her flowers were roses and gardenias.
Mrs. Walker is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Deakins of
Locust Mount. She received her education at Sulphur Springs High
School, State Teachers College and Johnson City Business College.
Mr. Walker is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Walker of Sulphur
Springs. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and Tennessee
Wesleyan college, Athens, Tenn., and for the past five years has been
connected with the Ford Motor Company of Detroit, Michigan.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for Detroit
where they will make their home.
They lived in Detroit for several years until
Flora became pregnant with Carolyn. Flora thought HM wanted to
move back to TN and HM thought Flora did, but they both wanted to
stay in Detroit. They moved back for each other, but were later glad
they did. Contributed by Helen Marie Walker, daughter
1930 census finds H.M. Walker living with his brother and sister-in-law Bob and Flo Belle Walker in Akron, Ohio working as a .... Guess he decided to try Detroit and Ford Motor Company
Children of Henry Martin and Flora Carolina Deakins Walker
1. Glenda Carolyn Walker born December 15, 1937 - June 6, 1941
2. Marilyn Kaye Walker born February 12, 1943 - February 13, 1943
3. Henry Martin Walker born September 3, 1944
4. Helen Marie Walker born September 3, 1944
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