Terry Lee Walker

In loving memory of Corporal Terry Lee Walker, a devoted Marine who embodied the ethos, “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.

A Life of Faith, Love, and Quiet Strength

Corporal Terry Lee Walker,

United States Marine Corps, Veteran, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Uncle

Corporal Terry Lee Walker, a man of unwavering faith, strength, and endless love for his family, was born on February 24, 1947, in Hardin, Texas, to Jimmie and Mildred Walker, and entered into rest on January 17, 2026, in Livingston, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Terry honorably served his country during the Vietnam War with the First Marine Aircraft Wing from 1968 to 1969, earning the rank of Corporal (E-4). He carried out his duties with courage, discipline, and valor, completing his uniformed service in 1973 with the Marine Corps Reserves. During his military career, he earned multiple commendations, including the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Air (Strike/Flight) Medal, testaments to his dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism.

Terry lived a life defined by quiet strength, humility, and unwavering love. He led by example never complaining, always giving his all to the people he loved. His character reflected integrity, patience, and kindness. His presence brought comfort and joy to everyone around him. “Pawpaw” whom he was affectionately known by family and friends, was also a jokester at heart, always ready with a playful quip or a warm laugh that could light up a room. making everyone feel valued, loved, and important.

He loved his family deeply; his proudest moments were celebrating countless birthdays, weddings, and accomplishments with his children and grandchildren. He especially took great joy in his great-grandbabies who were the apples of his eye. Terry “pawpaw” was a mainstay in their lives sharing many moments of laughter, developmental milestones like first steps, and simple moments together.

Music was one of Terry’s greatest joys. Whether strumming his guitar, playing the harmonica, or singing his favorite songs—“God So Loved the World” and “When He Was on the Cross I Was on His Mind”—he filled homes and hearts with beauty and joy.

Terry also loved life’s simple pleasures: coffee with vanilla creamer, Dr Pepper, hot chocolate, strawberry cheesecake pudding, Blue Bell chocolate ice cream, and catfish (but only with tartar sauce!).He loved a good game of 42. He cherished going out with Kay for meals, treats, or adventures with the kids & grandkids, enjoying every moment together. His favorite color, blue, reflected his calm and steady spirit.

For 38 wonderful years, Terry was the devoted husband of Frances Kay Walker, his partner, best friend, and constant companion. Their devotion was the cornerstone of a beautiful family, and together they created a legacy of faith, laughter, and love. He often said that his greatest joy was sharing life’s journey with Kay, his partner in all things.

Terry loved his church and church family, first at First Apostolic Church in Highlands, Texas, where he and Kay quickly fell in love with the church and its people. It became an extended family, and the Jackson family, in particular, played a meaningful and fulfilling role in their lives. Later, they joined First Apostolic Church of Goodrich, where they found a warm and welcoming place to worship, fellowship, and serve. Church was a source of joy, music, and community, and Terry cherished every opportunity to participate in God’s work.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances Kay Walker their devotion a shining example of a life built on love; mother-in-law, Nina Mae Whitsell; his first wife Judy Carol Walker, his parents, Jimmie and Mildred Walker; his brother, Jack D. Walker; and his sister, Peggy Thompson.

He will be forever cherished by his children; Terry O’Neil Walker, Cheressa Walker Smith, Dwayne Moser and wife Brandi; Melissa Wyrick and husband Walter , grandchildren Timothy Wyrick and wife Aarica, Jesse Moser and wife Tracie, Kendra Hartman and husband Jeff, Nicole Dubuc and husband Ben, Daniel Wyrick and wife Faith, Summer Smith; great-grandchildren Aubree, Lillian, Brooklyn, Adalee, Noah, Emma, Joella, Bregman, Owen, Declan, and Jacob; His siblings Rudy smith, Newton Doyle Capps and Jimmy Capps; and many extended family members and friends.

Corporal Terry Lee Walker lived a life of service, devotion, and quiet strength. He was a man who loved deeply, gave generously, and led with humility. His faith, love, and joyful spirit touched every life he encountered, leaving a lasting imprint on his family, friends, and community. His legacy built on his family , music, simple joys, faith, and resilience will continue to shine through the lives he touched and the family he so dearly loved.

Military honors will be rendered.

Semper Fidelis.

“Day is done.

Gone the sun.

From the lakes,

From the hills,

From the sky.

All is well.

Safely rest.

God is nigh.

Fading light dims the sight,

And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.

From afar, drawing nigh,

Falls the night.

Thanks and praise for our days

Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky.

As we go, this we know:

God is nigh.”

Hebrews 4:10

“For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.”

We rest for now, knowing Pawpaw is safely home in Jesus arms, at peace, and reunited with his beloved Kay, our sweet Mawmaw, in eternal love.

A funeral service will be held in his honor at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, located at 7010 Chetwood, Houston, TX 77081, on January 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 am. Following the funeral, a committal service will take place at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77305, at 11:00 am.