Mr. Walker proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Christ Unity Church in Collinsville, Illinois.
He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Collinsville, Illinois. He loved music, singing with the Collinsville Barber Shopper’s , the church choir, and senior choirs. He also was a past member of the Toast Master’s and volunteered with Gateway Regional Hospital. He served as an Assistant Scout Master, with the Boys Scouts of America. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce E. Walker, nee Williams; his parents, Willard R. and Edith, nee Gardner, Walker, Sr.; a brother, Jimmy Walker.
Survived are his children, Thomas Walker, Carol Walker, and Linda Walker; his grandchildren, Joel, Charity, and Daniel; a great granddaughter, Sophie; a sister-in-law, Jeanne (Neil) Lanman; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to Christ Unity Church, Collinsville, Illinois. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Funeral: Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at the funeral home, with Rev. Karen Landwehr officiating.
Interment will be held in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
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