Rev. J.C. Walker

Rev. Joseph Charles "Buddy" Walker, age 94, of Carl Junction, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 with family at his side.
Rev. Walker was born September 22, 1930 in Joplin, MO, son of the late Finis Walker, and Juanita (Mitchell) Stevenson and his step dad Joseph Stevenson. He grew up in Joplin and graduated from Joplin High School. He began preaching at a young age and was preaching at Hornet Pentecostal Church before going to Lone Elm Pentecostal Church where he served for approximately 50 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who spent his free time spreading the gospel to win people to Christ. He loved his church family very much, and dedicated his life to being with them. He loved to hunt and fish, and spend time with his family, especially his wife, Noreen. He was a very talented musician, and could play several instruments. He and his wife were very well known for their musical talents, and were asked to hold many revivals throughout the years presenting the gospel in both word and their musical talents. He will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Walker was preceded in death by his wife, Noreen Sours Walker who passed away July 28, 2021; his son, Terry Walker who passed away September 2, 2006; sisters, Joann Walker and Helen Girt; and a brother, Jim Walker.
Survivors include his daughter, Toni Burlingame and husband Bill of Joplin; a sister, Patt Clevenger of Joplin; grandchildren, Brian Burlingame of Kansas City, MO, Zachary Walker and wife Hannah of Condon, Montana, and their children, Anora and Alayna Walker; Shawn Burlingame and wife Nerissa of Joplin and their children, Alyssia and Dylan Burlingame, and Brett Burlingame of Joplin; his good friend and pastor, Greg Gardner and his wife Sheila who helped him tremendously during the last years; he also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary with a celebration of life service to be held at a later date.