Lanny "Ld" Walker

Lanny David (LD) Walker died peacefully in the hospital in Colorado Springs, CO on December 13, 2024. He was a long-time resident of Westcliffe, CO.
LD was born in Houston, TX to Lanham and Lorretta (Valentine) Walker on November 15, 1939. He was the second of three children and the only boy. He loved playing by the bayou as a boy and had wonderful stories about living there.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Anne Walker and is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Robert) Scully of Salida, CO, Charles Greenhow of Azle, Texas and Wayne (Jacque) Walker of Austin, TX; his sister, Jane (Jim) Kincaid; and his cousin, Georgia. He leaves behind several grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart and was very proud of.
Besides his family, he loved motorcycles and flying airplanes. He was a Veteran, having served in the Army. He worked for the railroad all his life. He was a volunteer firefighter for over 12 years. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff for Parker County in Texas for 20 years. He was a man of many talents.
The place he loved the best was Colorado. He loved looking at the mountains, especially when there was snow on them. Sunsets were his favorite time. He always shared pictures of them with his family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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