Bob was born in Norfolk, VA on December 27, 1946 to Mary Louise and William Walker. He spent most of his life as a resident of Mississippi and attended Ole Miss where he earned a B.S. in Mathematics in 1969 and his law degree in 1973.
Bob married Mary Frances Barrow in 1970, and together they have 2 children, Eleanor Walker Pirtle (47) and Johnston Walker (44). Bob was a lawyer at Wells Marble & Hurst and enjoyed two things most of all, spending time with his family (especially his 4 grandchildren) and cycling with his friends. Bob is survived by his wife Mary Frances, his daughter Eleanor, his son Johnston; his grandchildren Eliza Walker (8), Robert Pirtle (7), Johnston Walker, Jr. (6), and Whitten Walker (2); and his brothers William Walker, Andrew Walker, and Paul Walker. Bob was predeceased by his parents Mary Louise and William Walker.
Funeral services will be held at Parkway Funeral Home on February 26 at 3pm. Visitation will also be at Parkway Funeral Home and will begin at 2pm.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to either Natchez Trace Cycling or Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi. Mary Frances, Eleanor and Johnston are grateful to family, friends, and his cycling family for kind words, thoughts and prayers.
