Walter K. "W.K." Windham, Jr.

Mr. Walter Kistler “W.K.” Windham, Jr., 81, loving husband of Elese Windham and resident of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Fairfax, SC, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the Resorts at Beaufort nursing home.

Born November 25, 1944, in Allendale County, SC, Mr. Windham was the son of the late Walter Kistler Windham, Sr. and the late Marian Priester Windham. He was a graduate of Allendale-Fairfax High School and worked over 26 years for the United States Postal Service; retiring as the Postmaster of the Fairfax, SC Post Office. Mr. Windham will be remembered for his talented singing and the love that he had for his family.

He was a member of St. Helena Baptist Church. Additionally, he was a former member and ordained Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Fairfax. Mr. Windham loved his Lord and served his churches by singing in the church choirs as well as by serving on the church flower committees. He was also a proud member of the Fairfax Lions Club and the Fairfax Jaycees.

Surviving in addition to his beloved wife of 61 ½ years, Elese Roberta Deer Windham, of Beaufort, SC, is his son, Walter K. “Walt” Windham, III (Jessica) of North Augusta, SC; his son-in-law, Mike Googe of Fairfax, SC; his grandchildren: Joshua Windham (Oriana) of Northa Augusta, SC, Brandon Windham (Kala) of Martinez, GA, Brittany Fowler (Brett) of Evans, GA, and Michael Googe (Lauren) of Fairfax, SC; his great grandchildren: ClaireRyan, Dawysn, Nora, Ellis, Natalie, Lydia, and Stella; his sisters, Mary Putnam of Florence, SC and Ann Windham of Summerton, SC; his two brothers, Elbert Windham of Fairfax, SC and William Windham of Loris, SC, and two sisters-in-law, Loraine Chassereau (Henry) of Ehrhardt, SC and Alma Connelly of Ulmer, SC. There are also many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who survive.

In addition to his parents, Walter K. Windham, Sr. and Marian P. Windham; Mr. Windham is predeceased by his daughter, Rachele Elese Windham-Googe, and a sister, Cynthia Riley.

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry St. W., Hampton, SC 29924, conducted by Rev. Bobby Graves. Private burial will take place in the Fairfax Cemetery in Fairfax, SC.

Visitation will begin at 10 AM and last until the hour of the services in the Chapel.

The family suggests that those who wish send memorials to the Fairfax Cemetery.

The family would also like to send a special thank you to Cardinal Hospice and the staff of the Resorts at Beaufort for their exceptional care of Mr. Windham.

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home is assisting the Windham family during this time.