Morgan Lester Walker

Morgan Lester Walker was born February 1, 1937 to Sidney Franklin Walker and Deltha Alma Fisher Walker in Mount Pleasant, NC.   Mr. Walker died unexpectedly at Atrium Hospital in Concord, NC on March 6^th, 2022 at age 85.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Walker is survived by his loving wife, of 61 years, Sue Foil Walker and a dear brother-in-law, Horace Elwood Foil, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, NC.  Also surviving is his son Mark Walker and wife Cammie of Fuquay-Varina, NC, his son John Walker and wife Tonya of Cumming, GA and three precious grandchildren, Rachel Walker, Lindsay Walker and Brady Walker.

Morgan was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, NC and resided there until 1967.  His family moved to Charlotte, NC and lived there until Sue and Morgan returned to their childhood community of Mount Pleasant, NC in 2008.

Mr. Walker was a 1956 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and Pfeiffer College in 1959, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education. An educator for 41 years, he taught math, along with being a football and basketball coach. He taught math and physical education at Mount Pleasant High School from 1959 to 1966 and also taught Geometry at West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte from 1966 to 1994. He later retired in 2001 after teaching part-time at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC.   When Morgan was out and about, he would always hear “Hey Coach Walker” from former students and athletes.

Mr. Walker loved his family. He enjoyed watching his two sons play baseball. They also worked on projects together, solved engineering and math problems, and built things together. He also spent time with his three grandchildren and made a lasting and loving impression on the children.  Each one had a special relationship with their Grandpa that they will treasure. What a tremendous gift!  He was always jovial and had a way of telling stories that engaged his audience from the first word.  He was a pleasure to be around, and made a smile come to the faces of those that he met along this life’s journey.

Morgan and Sue were members of Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte, but rejoined Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Concord in 2008 after moving back to Mount Pleasant.  Morgan’s Sunday School Class was unique as cows were the favorite topic of discussion before the lesson.

Being an avid gardener for over 50 years, each summer many in the community enjoyed the fruits of Mr. Walker’s labor.  He delivered fresh vegetables to neighbor’s doorsteps during plentiful “green thumb” seasons. He always kept his mind sharp by enjoying crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and brain teasers.  He also enjoyed studying genealogy, as well as learning and sharing the history of the Mount Pleasant community.

He was kind, humble, generous, gracious, faithful, and one of the best men you’d ever have the pleasure of meeting. Those that knew him had a friend in Morgan Walker. We are thankful to have known him, and grateful to him for his love and memories. The world was a better place with him being in it. He will be sorely missed by those that knew and loved him.

On April 2^nd, 2022, Mr. Walker’s visitation will begin at 1pm with services following at 2pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Concord, NC. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hope by Design, 250 Atlanta Rd. Suite 200 Cumming GA 30040, (hopebydesignga.org), a non-profit furniture ministry founded by Mr. Walker’s daughter-in-law, Tonya Walker, Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 100 St. John’s Ch. Rd. Concord NC 28025 or Hospice & Palliative Care 5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis NC 28081, in his honor and memory.