Gary Daniel “Oscar” Walker Sr., 73, of Connelly Springs passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Oscar was born February 18, 1951, in McDowell County to the late Benjamin Franklin Walker and Mary Boston Walker. We worked as a deck foreman for Overnite Transport and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandson, Jordan Nanney, and great-grandchild, Jordiana Isenhour.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Leona Bryant; daughter, Susan Nanney; son, Gary Daniel Walker Jr.; step-children, Sarah McDaniel (Jay), Brian McDaniel (Kelly), and Joseph McDaniel (Ashley); grandchildren, Amanda Isenhour (Joshua), and Alora Dannie Booher (Savannah); step-grandchildren, Kaylie McDaniel, Olivia McDaniel, Zabriel McDaniel, Starla Haynes, and Braylen McDaniel; and great-grandchildren, Jordan Booher, Shiloh Isenhour, Ivar Isenhour, and Ares Isenhour. Also surviving are his sisters, Shirley Anthony (George), Barbara McKinney (Allen), and Edith Petterson (Monroe); and brother, Raleigh Walker.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.