Celebrating the life of
Walter C. Coward, III
August 30, 1959 - July 16, 2010
Walter Craven Coward, III, 50, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born August 30, 1959 in Savannah. Walter was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he was involved in the music program with the youth. He loved to sing, play guitar and write music. He was the lead guitar player in the Walton James Band in Atlanta and was a 1977 graduate of Benedictine Military School.
He is survived by his parents, Walter C. Coward, Jr. and Dolores Lynn Coward, of Savannah, his brother and sister-in-law, Edward S. and Rebecca Coward, of Ohio, his former wife, Loren Coward, of Orlando, Florida, one aunt, Cynthia Coward, of Savannah, one uncle, Rev. W.H. Lynn, of Virginia, three nieces, two nephews and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2010 at Grace United Methodist Church with the Reverend Michael Culbreth and the Reverend Johnny Hathaway officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 6412 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My best friend, best buddy, my best big brother. I will always miss you.
- Kelly Millwood, Powder Springs, GA
Walter and I shared a lot of great memories, hearty laughs and wonderful music together as The Walton James Band. Walter leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and some incredible songs. I'm proud to have called him my music partner and more importantly my friend. I love you Walt - you were a good man!
- Jamie Hood, Madison, GA
I played in the Walton-James Band with Walter and remember everytime I looked over his way there was a smile from ear to ear. He made me smile everytime I was with him. He was a great friend, song writer and musician.
- Mark Vaughn, Harrison, OH
My best friend, best buddy, my best big brother. I will always miss you.
- Kelly Millwood, Powder Springs, GA
Walter and I shared a lot of great memories, hearty laughs and wonderful music together as The Walton James Band. Walter leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and some incredible songs. I'm proud to have called him my music partner and more importantly my friend. I love you Walt - you were a good man!
- Jamie Hood, Madison, GA
I played in the Walton-James Band with Walter and remember everytime I looked over his way there was a smile from ear to ear. He made me smile everytime I was with him. He was a great friend, song writer and musician.
- Mark Vaughn, Harrison, OH
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
