Kyle Edwin Walker

KYLE EDWIN WALKER, 43 of Houston, Texas died Tuesday, January 15, 2002 after a heroic and hard-fought battle with cancer. His mother, Cynthia Mihelich Walker, precedes him in death. Survivors include his father, Harrell Walker; brothers Mark and Clint Walker, sister-in-law Edith Walker; Aunt and Uncle Hank and Marie Edwards and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him and will miss him greatly. Kyle attended Houston public schools, graduating from Furr High School in 1977, and continuing on to West Point Military Academy where he graduated in 1981. Kyle spent 6 and one-half years in active military service and returned to Houston to continue his education at Rice University, receiving an MBA in 1989. He spent 12 years in Houston working in the private sector, while also serving with the Texas National Guard where he recently retired after 20 years of service with the rank of Major. His service to his country and his association with his brothers and sisters in uniform were among the greatest joys of his life. The family wishes to dearly thank Dr. Robert A. Wolff, T. C. Chou, Michiko Iwasaki and the entire staff of M. D. Anderson Department of Gastrointestinal Disease for their year long care and concern for Kyle. The family also wishes to express their deep appreciation and love for the United States Military Academy class of 1981 for giving their enormous support and encouragement throughout Kyle's valiant struggle to "fight the good fight." Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Burial will follow at Bluff Creek Cemetery in Soda, Texas. Visitation will be held on Januaru 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.