Thomas M. Walker

Thomas Milford Walker was born on April 5, 1932 in Del Rio, Texas. Tom married Annie Laura Cothran May 3, 1952, and together, they had four children - Farley Lee, Lucinda Ann, Thomas Neal and Stanley Lane Walker. He married Janet Marie Fatout (nee) Thomas on July 1, 1977, in Odessa, Texas and helped raise her children, Sherri Lyn Fatout and Terry Joe Fatout.

Tom graduated from Del Rio High School in 1950; he went on to pursue studies in geology. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged following the Korean War in 1953. He then went on to work for Southern Pacific railroad as a conductor for 39 years, retiring in 1993.

Tom had a deep passion for history and storytelling and wouldn’t hesitate to share that passion with anyone that would listen. He loved traveling and no trip was complete without stopping at every historical marker. When he wasn’t traveling, he would kick-off his cowboy boots and relax at home, reading history or the bible and rooting for his favorite college football team, the Texas Longhorns. His favorite food was shrimp of any kind and he always enjoyed dancing.

Tom passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas after a prolonged illness. He was 92 years of age.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Milford “Skeet” Walker and Arline May (nee McFarland), his twin brother Lee Allen Walker and his wife, Faye (nee Chappell), and Janet’s son, Terry Fatout.

Tom is survived by his wife, Janet, his children, Farley (Leslie nee Burrows) of Lubbock, Texas, Lucinda (Thomas “Buddy” Moore) of Del Rio, Texas, Neal (Blanche nee Leisner) of Seguin, Texas, Stanley (Kimberly nee Brewer) of Houston, Texas, and Sherri (Douglas Britz) of Fredericksburg, Virginia; seven grandsons, Trez, Skyler, Benjamin (Stephanie), Jacob, Alexander, Addison and Nolan (Jhena); three great-grandchildren, Levi, Evelyn, and Oliver; nephews, Matthew (Cindy) and Joel (Fernanda) Walker, Great-nephews, Eric (Anna) Walker, Daniel Walker and great-niece, Elizabeth Pickett (Mark); sister-in-law Judy (nee Thomas) Powell and her children, Michelle, Michael, and Janelle and families.

A funeral service for Thomas will be held Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St Paul Lutheran Church, 29797 US-281, Bulverde, TX 78163. Following the funeral will be a committal service at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218.