Mark Douglas Walker

Mark Douglas Walker obituary, Hereford, TX

Mark Douglas Walker

Mark Walker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parkside Chapel Funeral Directors - Hereford on Jun. 22, 2025.

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Mark Douglas Walker, 57 years old, of Hereford, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 13, 2025.

Mark was born in Deming, New Mexico and lived in Hereford the past several months. He was the son of the Freddy C. Walker and the late Judy A. Garrett. Mark was an electrician and professor at Western New Mexico University. He was a great craftsman and enjoyed fishing and the Dallas Cowboys.

In addition to his father, Mark is survived by his daughters: Alison Lopez of Odessa, Kari Walker of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Ember Walker of Deming, New Mexico; several grandchildren; brothers: Michael Myers of Hereford, and Dustin Walker of Perryton, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held in New Mexico at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to Mark's family at www.parksidechapelfh.com.

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