Billy Wayne Walker, Sr.

Billy Wayne Walker, Sr. obituary, Poplar Bluff, MO

Billy Wayne Walker, Sr.

Billy Walker, Sr. Obituary

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Billy Wayne Walker, Sr., 60, of Rombauer, Missouri, departed his earthly life at his home surrounded by his family on June 24, 2025.

Billy was born on Aug. 28, 1964, to Larry Walker and Laura Miller in Gallatin, Tennessee. Billy was the life of the party. He loved dirt track racing, barbecuing, drinking beer, and riding around the river. Billy loved life but he loved his children and grandchildren even more. In his younger years, Billy enjoyed building race cars with his brother and later shared that passion in building dirt track cars with his son, a hobby where they built memories that will last a lifetime.

Billy is survived by his children Justa Walker, and Billy Walker, Jr.; his mother Laura Miller; brothers, Don Walker and Clay Walker; sisters, Laurie Walker and Barbara Hoover; and seven grandchildren, Trinity Pearson, Sita Pearson, Riley Leslie, Addison Walker, Kamri Walker, Garrett Walker, and Reagan Walker. Alongside his family, Billy is survived by his three best friends, James Johnson, Benji Zuniga, and Jacob Isaac.

Billy was proceeded in death by his father, Larry Walker; brother, Rocky Walker, Sr.; son, Justin Wayne Walker; and reunited with the love of his life, Theresa Kendle. A host of family and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. June 26, 2025 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. June 26, 2025 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor James Greer officiating. Interment will follow at Rombauer Cemetery. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements

Condolences may be made at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on our Facebook page Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home.

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