David Heilig Obituary

The family announces the passing of David Heilig of Winston Salem, North Carolina on August 11, 2026. David, born on February 12, 1953, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of David Heilig or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cindy Louise Hawkins and Robert Heilig; his siblings, Joseph Harris (Joe), Oscar Harris Jr. (Rock) and Eula Mae Porter; his father-in-law Walter Mack Davis; his stepson Delano Walker; his niece Nancy Stiller; his brother-in-law Roosevelt Jackson; and his nephew David Sims.

He is survived by: his wife Louise Davis Walker Heilig; his siblings, Glenn Heilig (Mary) of Salisbury, Charles Heilig (Deblyn) of Winston-Salem, Brenda Sims of Winston-Salem, Deloris Abbott of Salisbury and Johnnie Mae Damon (Bary) of Winston-Salem; his siblings-in-law, Viola Jackson and Dedrick Keaton; his daughter-in-law Michelle White; his stepchildren, Tyrone Walker (Cindy), Keith Walker of Winston-Salem, Kennell Walker, Valerie Beasley (Cleveland) of Petersburg, Virginia, Tonda Penn (Walter) of Suffolk, Virginia and Vettie Terry (Dwayne) of High Point; his grandchildren, Tawanda Walker, Walter K. Penn "Man", Cleveland Walker "Big Poo", Tamika Walker "Mika", Catarra Walker, Demarreo Walker "Boodaboo", Tierra Walker, Demariana Beasley "Tutu", Tyrone Brown "Lil Poo", Jeremy Brent, Latisha Penn, Shawn Penn, Jazmin Walker, Roderick Stewart "Booman", Kiana Walker "Keke" and Delano Walker Jr.; his mother-in-law Annie J. Davis; and his close friend Donald Ray Pelzer. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.