Joel Cowan Walters, 67, of Cantonment passed away peacefully from complications of pulmonary fibrosis on March 4, 2018.

He was born in Butler Co., PA in 1950, and he lived in the Pensacola area since childhood. Joel graduated from W.J. Woodham High School in Pensacola in 1968. The land surveying business was his life's work, and he owned Walter's Land Surveying for over 33 years. Joel also served in the Army National Guard for ten years. He loved fishing, golf, cigars, and Alabama football (Roll Tide!). Joel had a sharp wit.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelby L. Walters, Sr. and Ruth Cowan Walters; and 2 brothers, Tommy Walters and Shelby "Satch" Walters, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Hilary Adkerson Walters; sister, Abby Walters (Dorothy Hudson); daughter, Samantha Walters (Sam Morisset); granddaughter, Shayna Morisset; sister-in-law, Kelly Walters; nieces, Molly Mahtani (Sean) and Hannah Walters (Matthew Berry); nephew, Eric Walters; great-nephew, Reed Berry; and great-niece, Shelby Ann Mahtani.

Joel will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled in coming months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. "Q" St., Pensacola, FL 32505 or Waterfront Rescue Mission, 380 W. Herman St., Pensacola, FL 32505.