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Charles Walker Obituary

Charles Thomas Walker
Carrollton - Charles "Tom"Walker died on January 11, 2026 in Peoria. He was born on December 20, 1948 to Charles and Marcelle Walker in Carrollton, Illinois He married the former Linda Plogger. They later divorced. Tom is survived by one son, Sean (Jennifer) Walker of Land o Lakes, FL; two grandchildren, Nathan and Lauren Walker; two brothers Larry (Karen) Walker, Robert (Marietta) Walker and one sister, Patricia Miner all of Carrollton; and many special nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, two nephews, Bradley Walker and Daniel Walker and a brother-in-law, Steve Miner.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Carrollton United Methodist Church with a graveside service and memorial to follow at the Carrollton City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Eldred American Legion. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is assisting the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2026.

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