Robert Frank "Bob" Walker

Robert "Bob" Frank Walker, 87, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born March 20, 1938 in New York City, NY, to the late John Walker and Frances Jones Walker Carpenter. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Aki Tezuka; two brothers, Richard "Dick" Walker of Atlanta, Texas and George Walker of Brandon, Florida. Bob served in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Aviation Meteorologist and worked for Federal Express in Memphis Tennessee in the same capacity for 22 years. Above all he loved his family. Bob took pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved golf and was blessed to play golf several times at Pebble Beach. He was also a member of the VFW and Post 110 American Legion of Nashville, North Carolina.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Gail Walker, son, Michael D. Walker of Bossier City, LA.; step-son, Dean Edwards of Bailey, NC.; daughter, Carol Espinosa (Don) of Oklahoma City, OK; brother, John A. Walker (Sofie) of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A memorial service will be held, Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Jami B. Noble officiating at Sandy Cross Methodist Church in Nashville. Visitation with family and friends will be one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandy Cross Methodist Church or Nash Hospice Palliative Care UNC Health.