Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Muriel Gene Walker

Muriel Gene Walker, 77, of Pampa, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Pampa, Texas. Muriel was born on May 24, 1932 in Howe, OK to Thelma Walker & Preston Ray. Muriel was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. After getting out of the Army, he moved to California. Muriel worked as a machinist in the aircraft industry and drove trucks until he retired. Muriel had been a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, Oklahoma since 1947. Muriel is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Walker of the home; 2 sons & daughter in law, Greg & Pam Walker of Summerfield, OK & Shawn Walker of Arkansas; a daughter, Judy Davis of California; 6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; his mother, Thelma Horne of Poteau, OK; 3 half brothers & sisters in law, Charles & Carylon Horne of Tulsa, OK, Jim & Judy Horne of Oklahoma City, OK & Bill & Iris Horne of Waxahachie, TX; aunts Christine Harris of Poteau, OK & Geraldine LeGrande of Fresno, CA; uncles & their wives, B.T. & Allene Walker of Shawnee, OK, Kenneth & Frances Walker of Oregon, & Joe & Billie Jean Walker of Missouri; numerous other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Muriel were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Curtis Kelly, Bob Dorey, Louis Dorey, Rob Dorey, James Huddleston, & Bill Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Carthal Hale, Bob Pilgreen, & Bill Raney.

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