Wilburn S. "Willie" Walker

Wilburn S. "Willie" Walker obituary, Lufkin, TX

Wilburn S. "Willie" Walker

Wilburn Walker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2012.
Graveside service with military honors for Wilburn 'Willie' S. Walker, 84, of Lufkin will be held at 10 a.m. today December 1, 2012 in the Fielder Cemetery. Willie was born January 26, 1928 in Huntington to the late Ada (Martin) and Elmo Walker and passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his residence. Willie served his country in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the ocean going tug Pawnee (AFT 74). He worked in the Lufkin area for about 20 years as an auto mechanic and went on to become a welder and retired from Brown & Root in the late eighties. In retirement, Willie enjoyed gardening and absolutely loved going fishing with friends and was always ready to go. His survivors include, his wife of 63 years Ollie Walker of Lufkin; sons: Gaylon Walker and wife, Roberta of Buna, TX and Fred (Kent) Walker of Lufkin; grandchildren, Jordan Walker of Buna, TX, Shelly Walker Reynolds and husband, Ryan of Lufkin, Lindsey Walker McArthur and husband, Joe of Lufkin; great granddaughters, Kaylee, Kaydon, and Kelsey McArthur; brother, Robert W. Walker and his wife, Nell; 3 sisters, Dorothy Handvice and husband, Charles, Vicki Weaver and Linda Walker; a number of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and husband, Marrice and Fannie Bell Vest ; 2 brothers, Hulon and Ray Walker; 2 sisters, Margie Stringer and Wanda Pitts. Memorial contributions may be made to Fielder Cemetery, C/O Dennis Vansau, 9472 FM 326, Lufkin, TX 75901. Eternal Tributes may be made at www.sneadlintonfh.com. Snead Linton Funeral Home, directors.

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December 2, 2012

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December 1, 2012

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December 1, 2012

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Robert F. Martin Jr.

December 2, 2012

I feel so sorry for the loss of Mr.Willy.
Truely a mentor to so many ... A man that touched so many life's . A simple man with high quality tremendous heart to friend and fo
Lost my dad a few months back so I'm feeling feeling some of your pain ... I know it want take long for him and dad to hookup .... As they did on those old construction sites. Could go on and on about a man like Mr.Willy. Our prayers are with you..

Shana Walker Knerr

December 1, 2012

Even though we are miles apart, please know each and every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I love you all.

Gary Rush

December 1, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.

Gary and Sherry

Ranea Walker Long

November 30, 2012

I have such wonderful and sweet memories of Uncle Willie. I remember when I was little how I just knew that he and dad were twins, despite their 14 yr. age difference. He looks so much like dad in this pic, just with more hair.I keep the picture you sent me Aunt Ollie, of you, Uncle Willie, Kent and me in front of a snowman on my table in my living room. It is a priceless treasure. I wish I could be with you Aunt Ollie, Galon and family and Kent and family....you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you all, love and hugs......your niece Ranea

Jerry Hill

November 30, 2012

Oh what fond memories. My love and prayers are with the Walker family.

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1043 Miles Rd, Lufkin, TX 75901

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