CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — Family, friends, and the Murphy community are mourning the loss of Robert Walker, 57, who passed away Sunday night, Feb. 1, following a tragic single-vehicle crash in Cherokee County.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred along NC 294 near the Tennessee state line during weather-related road conditions. Robert was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Robert was a resident of Murphy and was known by those close to him as someone who valued his community and the connections he shared with family and friends. His sudden passing has left loved ones grieving an unexpected and painful loss.
As news of his death spread, many expressed sorrow and offered condolences, remembering Robert for the life he lived rather than the circumstances of his passing. His absence will be deeply felt by those who knew him and shared time, stories, and memories with him.
Authorities have stated the incident remains under investigation. Loved ones are asking for privacy as they navigate this difficult time and honor Robert’s memory.
Robert Walker will be remembered always, and his legacy will live on through the people whose lives he touched. The community continues to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers as they mourn his loss and reflect on the moments they shared with him.
