Donald “Don” Walters, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was born August 31, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, the son of the late Willard Wayne Walters and Norma Gene Twiss Walters.

Don proudly served in the United States Army and was of the Lutheran faith. He had worked as a school bus driver/instructor at Rim of the World Unified School District in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., for 25 years. He loved his family and enjoyed woodworking, riding his Harley and traveling. He also enjoyed the holidays, making gingerbread houses and carving pumpkins with his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish and honor his memories include his wife of 53 years, Gwen Holzmer Walters of the home; his daughter, Debra, married to T. J. Lamb of Mooresville, N.C.; his sons, David Walters, married to Emilie Walters of California, and Dennis Walters, married to Hector Franceschi of Illinois; his grandchildren, Aiden Walters, Ethan Walters, Savannah Lamb, and Charlotte Lamb; and his brother, Richard Walters, married to Liz Walters of California.

No services are planned at this time.

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Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Donald “Don” Walters.