Howard Walker

Services for Howard Walker, 86, Ben Wheeler, were held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Ben Wheeler, with the Revs. Carlton Young and Barney Hutson officiating.

Burial was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.

Mr. Walker died October 29, 2007, in Tyler.

He was born November 15, 1920, in Ben Wheeler to the late John Henry and Maudie Howell Walker. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and lived in Ben Wheeler most of his life. He owned and operated a blacksmith shop for 54 years and was a charter member of Ben Wheeler Fire Department and Ben Wheeler Water Corp.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas, Billy and Maurice Walker; and sisters, Edith Bright, Louise Locklar and Adell James.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruthie Faye Slider Walker, Ben Wheeler; son, Dennis H. Walker, Tyler; daughter, Shirley R. Hill, Grand Saline; sisters, Marie Easley, Tyler, and Fannie Ray, Borger; brother, John Walker Jr., Borger; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Walter James, David James, Ronnie James, Larry Bright, Robert Bright, Danny Walker, Jerry Ray, Mark Walker, Donald Easley, Charles Miller, Ronnie Walker, Ricky Walker, Johnny Walker and Bobby Walker.

Honorary pallbearers were Clint Walker, Jarrod Hill and Justin Hill.