Albert "Al" Leroy Walker

Al was born in Fortville, Indiana, on January 31, 1934, to the late Garnett and Mary (Smith) Walker. Al married the love of his life, Joann Ruth (Snook), on January 26, 1958. Following his marriage, Al graduated from Anderson College in 1961 with a BA in Education. He proudly received his Master's from Indiana State University. Al also proudly served as a chaplain’s assistant for two years in the US Army Reserve. His first teaching job was in Greensburg, Indiana. While there, he was the music director at a local church.

In 1963, the family moved to Clarksville, Indiana, and he taught Spanish and Social Studies at North Harrison High School. In 1970, they bought a farm in Harrison County, Indiana. Two years later, he quit teaching to farm full-time. Al was also a dedicated deliverer of the Courier Journal from 1978 until injuries he sustained from an accident forced him to retire in June of 2024.

Al was an active member of First Church of God (Crossroads Community Church) in New Albany. He sang in the church choir, served on the board, and helped with some church renovations. He organized and coached the church’s softball and basketball teams. Al was also an avid golfer. He coached his son’s Little League team and served as a leader in the Boy Scouts. He also sang in the Southern Indiana Chorus.

Al reluctantly traveled with his wife to Russia, France, England, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy, but walking on the Great Wall of China was the most memorable for him.

Later in life, Al developed a deep interest in genealogy. He worked diligently on the Walker Family Tree, tracing the genealogy back to England and Russia. He also spent great amount of time tracing the genealogy of Christ.

Al will be missed by his wife of 67 years, Joann Walker and his three Sons, Tony (Lisa), Greg (Robin), Christopher (Cheryl); Grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris), Benjamin, Hadley (Daniel), Calleigh, Riley, Kristen, and Becca; Great Grandchildren, Penelope, Desmond, Eleanor, Emery, Quinn, Beckett, and Cecily; and many extended family and friends.