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Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - nhopman - 10-31-2016
This happened just this past Saturday.
For those that do not know, Deborah was the District Ranger at Uwharrie.
This is from the FOA page:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Deborah Walker, Uwharrie District Ranger.
Our deepest sympathy to her sweet husband, James.
Funeral services will be announced once they become available.
At present, please give James and her immediate family space so
that they can make arrangements and grieve their loss.
Thank you.
From the local news paper:
By J.D. Walker jdwalker@courier-tribune.com Twitter: @JDWalkerCT
SPARTA — The district ranger with the Uwharrie National Forest died in a motorcycle accident Saturday near Sparta,
according to a preliminary report from the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Officials confirmed Deborah Walker died in the 3 p.m. accident, which occurred on U.S. 21
about 11 miles south of Sparta in Alleghany County.
No further information was immediately available.
Walker was assigned to the Uwharrie National Forest in 2005 after 16 years in California and New Mexico.
She graduated from N.C. State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science, with a concentration in forestry.
Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - Bronco Biff - 10-31-2016
So sorry to hear this.
Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - snipes243 - 10-31-2016
I saw that as well, not good at all
Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - broncosbybart - 10-31-2016
Clay informed me over the weekend. Prayers for her family.
Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - blazinchuck - 11-01-2016
sorry to this also, thanks Nick
Deborah Walker died in a motorcycle accident - chuzie - 11-01-2016
She was one of our biggest supporters and advocates for URE trail system and I had the pleasure of dealing with her frequently regarding the closure of Kodak. I am sad to hear of this and terrified who the FS will replace her with.
This could have a potentially massive effect on the future of URE.