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Ronald WALKER Obituary
Ronald E. Walker, 85, of Springfield, passed away peacefully November 13, 2022, in Villa Springfield. He was born November 28, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Roy and Mable (Pollack) Walker. Mr. Walker enjoyed being an amateur ham radio operator and following Nascar. He was retired from Navistar following 40 years and 3 months of service and he was a Veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Patricia (White) Walker; two children, Scott (Stacie) Walker and Shelly (Douglas) Pergram; two grandchildren, Katie (Scott) Gillliland and McKenzie (Trent) Meyer; two great-grandchildren, Bryson Kuhn and Nora Holbrook; one brother, Paul (Geneva) Walker; one sister-in-law, Nancy (Jerry) Storts; and numerous nieces and nephews including a nephew, Steve Knotts. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma; a brother, Dave Walker; and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.
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Dyana C McKee
November 18, 2022
Ron and I have been friends for 65+ years. Many wonderful memories. Great person and feel blessed to know him. Carl and I will miss him. Rest in peace
Tracy Cleland
November 16, 2022
Ron was a great neighbor and friend. I always enjoyed sitting on the porch or talking together out in the yard. Ron´s friendship will be missed for sure.
Ron Walls K8OLB
November 16, 2022
He will be missed in the Ham Radio world . He was a very good person and all the Ham's in the Springfield area miss him!
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