"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety" Psalms 4:8

Walter "Strip" Hereford was born June14, 1949 to the union of the late Robert Earl & Mary Irene Tolbert Hereford. He quietly transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, March 07, 2021.Walter professed his faith in Christ and joined the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Old South Belden School where baseball and basketball were his favorite sports. Walter enjoyed coaching the intramural Belden Yellowjackets baseball team with friends WC Brim and the late William "Jackie" Crump. Walter quietly transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, March 07, 2021.

On August 21, 1970 Walter united in holy matrimony to Alice Faye Barnes. A great provider to his family, after 43 years of service he retired from MTD in 2016. Walter's favorite pastimes include joking with his children/friends, watching sports, news, and western movies and keeping his lawn manicured.

Walter is preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Hereford Sr, and grandparents, Merus "Pallmall" and Clemmie Cobb Tolbert, who aided in his upbringing.

Walter's precious memories will be cherished by his wife, Alice F. Hereford; three (3) daughters - Kimetha Hereford Morris (Adrian), Bridgett Hereford Allen (Curtis) and Demetria Hereford; one (1) son Calvin Hereford; mother Irene Tolbert Hereford; three (3) brothers - Robert E. Hereford Jr. (James Ann), Carl Hereford (Ida) and Larry Hereford; one (1) sweet sister Dianne Grady (Larry); one (1) God grandchild Hannah Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; and a special buddy Ira Cummings.

Meekness, humbleness, humility were characteristics of Walter. He was a small man with a giant heart, working to promote and assist his community. His zest for life will be carried by his children and friends.