Roger Dale Walker

Roger Dale Walker, 69, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Walker; and his brother, Billy Walker. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Sutherland Bickmann and her husband, Greg and their son, Austin Sutherland. His daughters, Christy Fico and Rebecca Walker; grandchildren, Tyler and Bella Walker and Peyton, Zachary and Evan Barbee; nieces and nephews, Kelly Gasque and Jared Walker; great-nieces, Brittany Hughes and Jordan Walker; special friend, Tracie Waldo; and beloved family dog, Buddy. Roger was a die-hard Alabama football fan and never missed a game. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Desert Storm. After serving in the Army, he became a Greyhound bus driver where he enjoyed seeing the different cities and learning about the places he visited. He then attended nursing college where he graduated as a registered nurse, working in the ICU at Chippenham, Emory and Poplar Springs. He was an avid reader and film-buff, especially old black and white movies. He loved history and knew a little bit about everything, regaling his family with all his useless knowledge. He will be dearly missed and was loved by all who were lucky enough to know him. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Monday, November 28, at Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, November 29 at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Rd. North Chesterfield 23235. Interment will take place at a later date at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA. A special thanks goes out to Tracie Waldo for years of friendship and care.