Wilma Wicks Walker

Wilma Wicks Walker, age 89 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19th, 2025 at her home. She was born August 15th, 1935 in Rockwood to Melvin and Madge Wicks. She now joins her beloved husband Bobby Gene Walker Sr, brother Donald Wicks and sister Judy Jolley and many other loved ones who passed before her. She is survived by her three sons - Bobby "Bo" Gene Walker Jr, Douglas Brent Walker (Stacy), Joseph Hill Walker (Sam Bernard), her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law June Wicks, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Wilma was active in her community nearly her entire life. From her service in her church as part of the hospitality committee, Sunday school teacher as well as several play productions at The First Baptist Church of Rockwood to serving as President of the local United Way chapter, board member of The Roane County Equalization Board and many other community minded projects. Her strong Christian faith guided her life both personally and professionally. She was Vice President of a local bank before she joined her husband in owning and operating their Walker Insurance Agency and Roane County Real Estate. Upon her retirement she lived a quieter life and enjoyed being with her family.

Wilma was a beloved grandmother and often traveled to Virginia to visit her grandchildren as well as host them during their vacation breaks from school. Her greatest trip was to Panama to welcome one of her grandsons to the family. She was fond of her routines and was known to have her hair set weekly followed by meeting up with the Lunch Bunch Girls.

Wilma will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 pm ET at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow with Bro. Ben McNees officiating. Graveside and interment service will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Wilma W. Walker.