John I. Walker, age 68 of Columbus passed away January 8, 2023. John was born in Columbus to the late Richard I. Walker and Erma M. (née Purdue) Walker. John was a proud United States Air Force veteran and served his country during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. John retired from DSCC after 20 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed baseball, gardening and watching OSU sports. John had a quiet, loyal, caring disposition with a dry sense of humor. He enjoyed the routine of his day and always had time for a cup of Maxwell House coffee. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son Neil J. Walker. John is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Sheila A. Walker; daughter Melissa (John) Van Hoose; grandchildren Adam and Hunter; sisters Laura (John) Conley and Crystal Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. John’s family will receive friends 2-5 PM Sunday, January 22 at Schoedinger Grove City 4242 Hoover Rd (Hoover Rd at Kingston Ave) where his funeral service will be held 1 PM Monday, January 23. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio www.hospiceofcentralohio.org or Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org
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