Kenneth Walker died Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 97 years, 11 months and 3 days of non Covid causes. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1923 to Oliver Cleveland Walker and Rebecca Mahone Walker of Mobeetie, Texas. His mother passed shortly after his birth, and he was raised primarily by his sister and her husband on a farm north of Old Mobeetie. Kenneth graduated from Brisco High School in 1941 and was drafted into the Army Air Force, January 11, 1943. He married Vera Mixon on July 21, 1946. Kenneth worked as a clerk for Southwestern Public Service at the Moore County plant for 36 years before retiring. After his retirement, he and Vera traveled Texas and Oklahoma, following bluegrass festivals. Kenneth began playing a mandolin and played in several groups up until his 90th birthday.
Grandad will be greatly missed as a dearly loved member of our family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 3 brothers and his wonderful wife of 68 years, Vera.
Survivors include his daughter and son in law Becky and Larry Lewis of Pampa, Texas; two grandchildren, Shane Lewis and his wife Jenny of Willow Park, Texas and Shalyn Burritt and husband Johnny, of Pampa, Texas; 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
During this pandemic, our family was unable to spend time with Kenneth and would sincerely like to thank the staff of Meredith Place of Pampa, Texas, for being his family and giving him exceptional care and love. We would also like to thank BSA Hospice for making his final days peaceful.
