Joel "Fred" Frederick Walkup

Joel Frederick Walkup, age 71, passed away on July 16, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 4, 1951, the son of James Frederick and Anna May (Woods) Walkup. He worked as a master pipefitter for TECO People’s Gas Company, attended Bible Fellowship Church, proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam conflict, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1979. Joel is survived by his loving children, Joel Walkup (Danielle); Jason Walkup (Kimberly); Zac Walkup (Amanda), all of Sebring, Florida; Aaron Walkup (Kelsie) of Casselberry, Florida; Colin Walkup (Alexis) of Deltona, Florida; Michelle Hope Dimmett (Chad) of North Carolina; brother, Thomas Walkup (Mary) of Lake Wales, Florida; sister, Peggy Walkup of Haines City, Florida. Surviving are also eight grandchildren, Jay, Julianna, Ansley, Addison, West, Megan, Lauren, and Kaitlyn; Two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Patricia Ann. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sertoma Junior Golf at Sun'N Lake Country Club, attention: Andy Kesling; or Bible Fellowship Church, Sebring, Florida; or Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Bible Fellowship Church.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com