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Douglas Walker, 83
Walker

Douglas Walker, age 83, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of Smithville.

 

Mr. Walker was a member of Smithville Church of Christ and worked in Nursery.

 

He was born January 4, 1940 to his parents the late, Cecil and Maggie Green Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lois Walker; a son Eddie Walker; siblings, Ronnie Walker, Dwight Walker, Cordell Walker, Charles Walker, Lera Arnold, J. B. Walker, Jerry Walker, Faye Griffin, Shirley Cook and infant sister, Melbie Walker.

 

He is survived by two children, Jeanette (Kenneth) Neal of Smithville, and Steve Walker (Felicia) of Smithville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Walker of Smithville; a host of nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral service was held Sunday, May 7, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating and burial followed in Cantrell cemetery.

 

Pallbearers included Waymon Walker, Steve Walker, Jr., Michael Stanley, Mark Stanley, Chris Crabtree, and Nicholas Wright.

 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

May 17, 2023