Walter Love

Walter Love, 71, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Walter was born August 26, 1954, in McBee, SC, to the late Loriene Murphy Love and KW Love. Walter graduated from East Mecklenburg High School, where he met the mother of his two daughters, with whom he later married, the late Vivian Ealey. Soon after high school, he entered the workforce, where he began working with US Foods and later began his long-standing career as a welder. He retired from Common Grouping Parts in the early 2000s, having worked in the welding industry for over 40 years. Always a workaholic at heart, Walter eventually picked up a part-time job as a delivery driver for NAPA Auto Parts. The middle child of fifteen, Walter, stood out in many ways. From his bold personality to his unique sense of style, he had a smile that would light up a room. He knew no strangers. He was well known in the Grier Town community, known to most as “Walt” but often referred to as “Sweets” by others. He loved sports, and his passion showed. In his earlier years, he played for the Bottom Half softball team, and he remained a devoted Carolina Panthers fan throughout his life. Walter was a hardworking man. He loved his family, grilling, and working in his yard and garden. You could count on him to always keep it real. He might tell you a joke, but never tell you a lie…Well, maybe sometimes LOL. A dedicated member of Cathey Memorial AME Zion Church, Walter met his late wife, Doris Ann Houser Love, and gained 4 bonus children. Walter was preceded in death by his mother, Loriene Murphy Love; father, KW Love; wife, Doris Ann Houser Love; loving siblings Glenn E Love, James Love, Albert K Love, Timmy L Love, Andre’ Love, and Linda Ashe. He leaves behind loving memories to be cherished by his precious daughters, LaRondda Love, Ashley Love-Davis (Pierre Davis II), and Nakia Johnson. 5 grandchildren Parisha Love, Corin Johnson, Deonte’ Davis, Caiden Anthony, Dash Davis, and 1 great grandson Londyn Love; his siblings Emma Love, KC Love, George Love, Jerline Love, David Love, Jimmy Love, JoAnn McNair (Ronnie), Sandra Wilkerson (Steve), and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends

Walter Love

August 26, 1954 - November 26, 2025