Obituary of Linton Paige Walters

Linton Paige Walters departed this life on August 4th, 2023, in his home at 33 Tower Lane, Willingboro, N.J. He was born on June 18, 1933, in Marietta North Carolina to the late Frank Walters and Doretha McEachern. Linton entered the United States Army May 5th, 1953, and served faithfully during the end of the Korean and Vietnam War. He retired July 31, 1973, after serving 20 years. He retired as Sergeant First Class (SFC E-7). He was a decorated soldier who was awarded: GCMDL 4th Award, Expert Infantry Badge, National Defense service Medal, Vietnam SVC Medal, NDSM 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), Combat Infantry Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, 4 Overseas Service Bars, Air Medal, ARCOM 1st and 2nd OLC, Bronze Star Medal 1st and 2nd OLC. Linton received his GED in 1964, Drill SGT School in 1968, Leadership Professional Development in 1972. He also earned his associate degree from Burlington County College. Linton married Annie Pearl Wilson from Dothan, Alabama May 4, 1959, and through these 64 years of marriage, they birthed four sons (Terence, Dennis, Ronald, and Karl). After Retiring from the U.S. Army, Linton became a Corrections Officer at the New Jersey State Prison (Trenton State Prison) located in Trenton, New Jersey. He retired a Senior Officer during his 25 years commitment to the State of New Jersey’s correctional institution. While working for the New Jersey State prison he continued to explore entrepreneurship by forming Sretlaw LLC. During this time, he took on odd jobs in the area while continuing to work Corrections. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Annie P Walters; four sons and a daughter: Terence N. Walters, Dennis D. Walters (Deanna) Ronald E Walters (Veda), Karl I Walters, and Sydney Jefferson; five grandchildren: Thomas Walters, Imani Walters, Evonni Perry (Kaseem), Kourtney Walters, Danielle Walters; Three Great Grandchildren: Kam’ron Walters, Sa’miyah Hayes, Kali Perry; special nephew and nieces: Linton D Walters (Lisa) Avis L Williams, Tanaya M Walters, Rayshawn Williams, Kia Williams, Aviona Pouncey, and Giavana Williams. He is preceded in death by his father Frank Walters, mother Doretha Southern, Sisters Sadie Walters and Frankie K Walters Special Acknowledgments The Walters Family would like to give special acknowledgement to Aaron and Hatti McEachern and family for being a strong part of the legacy that Linton Paige Walters built. Uncle Aaron, Aunt Hatti and siblings will always be special part of what made him who he became as a person. To all the “Friends of Bill,” a special thank you for 51 years of being Happy, Joyous, and Free. “And this is life eternal, that they may know Thee.” it is the flow of life eternal through spirit, mind, and body that cleanses, heals, restores, and renews. Seek conscious contact with God more and more each day. Be conscious of His spirit helping you. All that is done without God’s spirit is passing. All that is done with God’s spirit is life eternal. I pray that I may be in the stream of eternal life. I pray that I may be cleansed and healed by the Eternal Spirit. Hazelden Foundation (1975) The Walters family would also like to thank Dr. Danny E. Scotton Sr. and his Alpha Baptist family for their services and hospitality.