William Lewis Walker, 83, of Stoutsville, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Jackson Township, Pickaway County to the late Benny and Mary (Bumgarner) Walker. Aside from his parents Bill was preceded in death by sister, Donna Jean Carle, and brother in law, Charles T. Carle.
Bill was a lifelong farmer in Pickaway County. He loved his family and collecting antique tractors.
He is survived by daughter, Julie Walker; son, David (Julie) Walker; grandchildren, William (Miranda) Walker, and Emily (Zack Smith) Walker; great-grandchildren, William, Lydia, and Sabra; longtime companion, Karen Sparks; her family; son, Wayne (Bonnie) Leach; grandchildren, Crystal and R.J.; wife, Joy; step-daughter, Kathy Metcalf; step-grandchildren, Greg, TJ, Paul, and Shawn; step-great-grandson, Cayden; and many other friends and family.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm at Defenbaugh Wise Schoedinger, 151 E. Main St, Circleville; where the service will occur the following morning at 11am. Interment to follow at Jackson Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or the Amyloidosis Foundation, 7151 N. Main St. Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346.
