William H Walker V

Major William H. "Bill" Walker V passed away in the service of his country on April 22, 2024. Age 42, Bill died while surveying a drop-zone near Bandung, Indonesia. He has resided in Anchorage since 2017 and is a 19-year Air Force officer.
Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 17, 1981. He was a military brat who collected hometowns almost as quickly as he gathered friends. He was partial to Texas, whose wide-open skies matched Bill's soaring personality. He came from a long line of military members. In 2005 he graduated from the USAF Academy, joining his father and two uncles as alumni. Bill earned his wings at NAS Corpus Christi in 2007. He flew the C-17, E-11A, and his beloved C-130 "Herk," making friends around the world. He was a veteran of multiple tours across Southwest Asia, plied his trade in Central America and the Pacific, and earned the coveted title of AMLO. He was known and loved as a dependable leader who would always get the job done.
Bill's hobbies were making friends and experiencing life. With his faith, work ethic, and infectious personality he was always the first to answer a friend's call for help, and ready to tackle any adventure. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and sharing a roaring campfire. He excelled at many roles: son, brother, friend, leader, and pilot... but most importantly husband and father. His heart found its home in Anchorage, Alaska and in the arms of his family, but he was welcomed as a best-friend in homes from Texas, to Germany, to Japan, and every town in between. His grin and laugh lit up rooms and reminded everyone in his presence to live life to the fullest, and to hold our families close.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Lucy, and his sister Amy.
He is survived by his wife Christy, son Harman, parents, siblings, and 16 nieces and nephews.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 10 at the Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home from 2-4pm, followed by a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 11, at 1pm at Cornerstone Church.