John T. Walker's Obituary
John T. Walker, Sr. 53, of Decatur passed away at 10:30 am Saturday April 08, 2006 in his home.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be 1 pm Thursday April 13, 2006 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. Kelly Wilson officiating, where visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Moweaqua. Memorials are suggested to be given to John's children. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the Walker family with these arrangements.
John was born August 21, 1952 in Decatur; the son of Charles and Lucille Cole Walker. He married Laura Ralph in Missouri on August 18, 1971. He worked as an operator at ADM in the West Plant for 23 years before retiring. He was a member of the AIW Union.
He graduated from MacArthur High School.
Surviving include his mother, Lucille of Decatur, children; Valerie Walker and fiancÃ?© Kevin Queen, Brandy Kelley and husband David, John T. Walker, Jr. and wife Tonya all of Decatur, brothers; Roger Walker and wife Sandy of Troy, Bobby Walker of Decatur and Billy Walker and wife Cindy of Pigeon Forge, TN, grandchildren; Jessica Hughes, Sadie Hughes, Courtney Hughes, Nicki Hughes, Breanna Kelley , Caitlin Kelley, Davey Walker, Dakota Walker, Sammy Walker, Tommy Walker, and Ethan Walker; several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his father, brothers; Tommy and David Walker and his fiancÃ?©e Johanna "Jody" Lukinville.
John was a loving gentle father who put everything and everyone above himself.
You may view the online obituary and send condolences to the Walker family at: www.moranandgoebel.com
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