Walter "Walt" Lee Flora went to be with His Lord on January 18, 2022. He was born November 29, 1940 in Halifax County, NC and his family moved to the Peninsula in 1944. Walt graduated from Hampton High School in 1959 then went to work for the City of Newport News Public Works Department. He served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He worked then for Coenen & Associates Engineering for 5 years before returning to the City of Newport News Engineering Department where he retired as Field Engineer after 40 years of service.

Walt loved his Lord and served as a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown. He leaves behind many "Brothers in Christ" who were good friends and "Sisters in Christ", many widows, who looked forward to their Sunday morning hug.

Walt was a 32nd Degree Mason, belonging to St. Tammany 5 Lodge. He also loved to hunt and fish. He belonged to Fellowship Hunt Club many years then James River Rod and Gun Club many years also. He was a judge for the VPSA (Virginia Peninsula Sportsman Association), scoring big game for the state awards ceremony. During this period of his life he made many close friends.

He is survived by his beloved second wife, Brenda; his son Scott (Jennifer); daughter Melissa "Missy"; stepdaughter Lei Grimes Foerster (Doug); stepson Jeff Grimes (Veronica). He was also a special "Grandaddy" to his 13 grandchildren, Patrick, Erica, Disa, Bryan, Nichole, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey, Christian, Joey, Madeleine, Ella and Maureen. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; his sister Elizabeth Shomaker; and brother Keith (Wanda). Walt is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mamie Flora; and his brother Carlton.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11 AM. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.