Walter Roland Elmore III

Walter Elmore, 85, died November 13, 2024 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Charlotte at Mercy Hospital on September 18, 1939 to parents Walter and Esther Elmore. He graduated from Central High School and the University of South Carolina. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Walter had a long career in athletic team sports sales. He loved his family, friends, Covenant Presbyterian Church, fishing, World War II history, great food and his USC Gamecocks. Walter was a devoted family man who was full of life, could tell a great story and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Maria Elmore, his son Christian Elmore, daughter Stuart Elmore Murray, son-in-law Chris Murray, granddaughter Kyle Murray, grandson George Murray and his sister Sally Burton.

A celebration of Walter’s life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street in Charlotte followed by reception. ln lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Arrangements are being handled by: Robertson Funeral and Cremation Service