George Earl Walter

George Earl Walter, age 55, of Beaver Dams, NY died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Schuyler Hospital.

George was born on March 15, 1957 in Endicott to Melvin and Thena (Warren) Walter, Sr. He served in the Army in Korea from 1974-1975. He was a self-employed mason in the twin tier area. George was an avid fisherman. He built metal model cars, enjoyed fishing and handy-man work, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Walter of Richmond, CA and Shayla Walter of Conklin, NY; a son, Travis Walter of Elmira; three sisters, Gloria Jeffrey of Sayre, Vivian Foster of Owego, and Dolly Lau of Buena Vista, CO; two brothers, Melvin Walter, Jr. of Oakdale, CA and Ray Walter of Little Meadows, PA; two grandchildren, Madison Walter of Berkley, CA and Mason Brenchley of Conklin, NY; fiance, Deborah Chapman of Beaver Dams; and her children, Joshua, Christina, Michelle, and Stephanie Chapman; several nieces and nephews including Kathy Jeffrey of Ulster, PA, Patrick Jeffrey of Sayre, Joe Jeffrey of Sayre, and Michelle Walter of Windham, PA.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, 216 East First Street in Corning with Pastor Herb Wolgemuth officiating.