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Wallis Walker Obituary
Wallis Lester "Jack" Walker, Jr, 74, passed away on October 24, 2014 following a battle with cancer. Jack was born in Arcadia, FL to Wallis and Frances Walker and moved to Tallahassee as a young child. He attended Sealy Elementary and it was there that he met the first of five very important men (also known as The Six Toms) who became lifelong friends. Jack graduated from Leon High School and attended Washington & Lee University where he pledged SAE Fraternity. He transferred to FSU and earned a degree in accounting. While at FSU, Jack married his high school sweetheart Carroll Haynie Walker. Jack loved his family and was very involved in their lives. He attended countless fieldtrips, Boy Scout and Girl Scout campouts, sporting events and dance recitals for his children and grandchildren. He also loved getting away to the 6 Toms Farm he shared with his five close friends. Jack was an active member of St Peter's Anglican Church where he was dedicated to working at the church bookstore and Grace Mission. He cherished his men's bible study group.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Wallis and Frances Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carroll Haynie Walker, his sister, Patty Walker Munroe, four children, Betsy Champion (Van), Ashley Trafton (Mark), Wallis Walker, William Walker (Catherine) all of Tallahassee. His grandchildren, Handley and Caroline Champion and Mark, Jack and William Trafton and his nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at St Peter's Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Mission.
Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (www.bevisfh.com, 850-385-2193) is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paula Zenick
November 7, 2014
I am very sorry to hear this news.
John and Peggy Carlson
November 1, 2014
We will miss Jack and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nan Cherry
October 29, 2014
Sending my love to you Carol and Ashley and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jack from long ago! He was always happy and lots of fun to be around! Bless his sweet heart! Praying for your family.
Tim & Jeff Hendry
October 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts, prayers have been & will continue to be with your entire family. Ashley, we love you. "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
Carole and Joe Terry
October 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. What a sad loss especially so soon after Carroll's sister
Donna Finch
October 27, 2014
Dear Carroll:
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Finch
Preston Cowie
October 27, 2014
So very sorry Carroll, Ashley and family. Words I can live with... Yes, Jack is dead but not gone. He lives in the hearts and minds of all that know him.
Be strong for Jack.
Diana Gendron
October 27, 2014
My condolences to Carroll and all Jack's family and close friends.
Diana (Hood) Gendron, Leon Class of 1958
Sonny Cowart
October 27, 2014
Rest in peace Jack, we'll miss you.
Marianne Graves
October 27, 2014
Carroll, Please know my love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CC Sellers, Jr.
October 27, 2014
So sorry to hear about Jack. Thinking about the family.
Brian Canady
October 27, 2014
I am deeply saddened by Jack's passing. I am grateful for his years of excellent tax work and advise to both my parents and myself. May Peace be with the Family.
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