Services for Floyd Eugene Walker, 85, of Gilmer, are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Paul McKinney officiating. Interment will bein Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.
Mr. Walker passed away September 8, 2018 in Longview. He was born July 7, 1933 in the Denmon Community near Canton to Johnny Walker and Florence Rogers Walker.
Floyd was a Christian by faith. He grew up in Van Zandt County and then lived in Henderson County before settling in Upshur County. He loved his "farm life" working with his horses, cattle, bailing hay, and gardening. He always enjoyed a hot meal. Floyd was very involved in the Ewell Community and loved the people. He had a way of making everyone feel special.
Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Florence Walker; first wife, Colleen Walker; brother, DR Walker; four sisters, Neva McKinney, Joyce Vick, Florene Works and Bobbie Slayton.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Cynthia Boeve-Walker of Gilmer; three brothers: Dewey Walker of Tatum, Billy Ray Walker of Eustace and Dale Walker of New Mexico; sister, Connie Bradley of Eustace; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
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