Morris Donald Walker, 85, of Osage Beach, MO passed away at 5:10 in the evening Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Osage Beach Rehab and Health Care facility.
Morris Walker was born September 30, 1930 in Jamesport, MO to Charles and Hildred (Hart) Walker. On May 23, 1950 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lee Trump in Trenton, MO. Mr. Walker was a farmer in Grundy County for many years. At one time he was employed at Modine Manufacturing; following that he worked for Churchill Truck-lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, local 10297. While working for Churchill he received numerous Safe-driving awards. Mr. Walker was of Pentecostal faith and was a member of First Assembly of God in Springdale, AR.
Mr. Walker enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Carolyn, of Osage Beach, MO; one son, Dr. Rick Walker, and his wife Melanie of Osage Beach, MO; and one daughter, Sherri Mercado, of Exeter, NH. He also leaves 5 grandchildren: Chad Walker and his wife Claire of Tulsa, OK; Lauren Thompson and her husband John of Irene, SD; Caleb Walker and his wife Katie Jo of Lincoln, NE; Kerri Adams and her husband Dylan of Springdale, AR; and Eddie Mercado Walker of San Juan, PR. Also, 4 great-grandchildren: Brian, Attalyn and Justin Thompson, and Millie Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Marvin Dow Walker of West Memphis, AR.
Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 until 7:30 Friday evening February 12 and funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.; both will be conducted at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Latin America Child Care and left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Morris Walker was born September 30, 1930 in Jamesport, MO to Charles and Hildred (Hart) Walker. On May 23, 1950 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lee Trump in Trenton, MO. Mr. Walker was a farmer in Grundy County for many years. At one time he was employed at Modine Manufacturing; following that he worked for Churchill Truck-lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, local 10297. While working for Churchill he received numerous Safe-driving awards. Mr. Walker was of Pentecostal faith and was a member of First Assembly of God in Springdale, AR.
Mr. Walker enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Carolyn, of Osage Beach, MO; one son, Dr. Rick Walker, and his wife Melanie of Osage Beach, MO; and one daughter, Sherri Mercado, of Exeter, NH. He also leaves 5 grandchildren: Chad Walker and his wife Claire of Tulsa, OK; Lauren Thompson and her husband John of Irene, SD; Caleb Walker and his wife Katie Jo of Lincoln, NE; Kerri Adams and her husband Dylan of Springdale, AR; and Eddie Mercado Walker of San Juan, PR. Also, 4 great-grandchildren: Brian, Attalyn and Justin Thompson, and Millie Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Marvin Dow Walker of West Memphis, AR.
Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 until 7:30 Friday evening February 12 and funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.; both will be conducted at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Latin America Child Care and left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Morris Donald Walker, 85, of Osage Beach, MO passed away at 5:10 in the evening Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Osage Beach Rehab and Health Care facility.
Morris Walker was born September 30, 1930 in Jamesport, MO to Charles and Hildred (Hart) Walker. On May 23, 1950 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lee Trump in Trenton, MO. Mr. Walker was a farmer in Grundy County for many years. At one time he was employed at Modine Manufacturing; following that he worked for Churchill Truck-lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, local 10297. While working for Churchill he received numerous Safe-driving awards. Mr. Walker was of Pentecostal faith and was a member of First Assembly of God in Springdale, AR.
Mr. Walker enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Carolyn, of Osage Beach, MO; one son, Dr. Rick Walker, and his wife Melanie of Osage Beach, MO; and one daughter, Sherri Mercado, of Exeter, NH. He also leaves 5 grandchildren: Chad Walker and his wife Claire of Tulsa, OK; Lauren Thompson and her husband John of Irene, SD; Caleb Walker and his wife Katie Jo of Lincoln, NE; Kerri Adams and her husband Dylan of Springdale, AR; and Eddie Mercado Walker of San Juan, PR. Also, 4 great-grandchildren: Brian, Attalyn and Justin Thompson, and Millie Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Marvin Dow Walker of West Memphis, AR.
Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 until 7:30 Friday evening February 12 and funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.; both will be conducted at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Latin America Child Care and left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Morris Walker was born September 30, 1930 in Jamesport, MO to Charles and Hildred (Hart) Walker. On May 23, 1950 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lee Trump in Trenton, MO. Mr. Walker was a farmer in Grundy County for many years. At one time he was employed at Modine Manufacturing; following that he worked for Churchill Truck-lines. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, local 10297. While working for Churchill he received numerous Safe-driving awards. Mr. Walker was of Pentecostal faith and was a member of First Assembly of God in Springdale, AR.
Mr. Walker enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Carolyn, of Osage Beach, MO; one son, Dr. Rick Walker, and his wife Melanie of Osage Beach, MO; and one daughter, Sherri Mercado, of Exeter, NH. He also leaves 5 grandchildren: Chad Walker and his wife Claire of Tulsa, OK; Lauren Thompson and her husband John of Irene, SD; Caleb Walker and his wife Katie Jo of Lincoln, NE; Kerri Adams and her husband Dylan of Springdale, AR; and Eddie Mercado Walker of San Juan, PR. Also, 4 great-grandchildren: Brian, Attalyn and Justin Thompson, and Millie Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Marvin Dow Walker of West Memphis, AR.
Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 until 7:30 Friday evening February 12 and funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.; both will be conducted at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Latin America Child Care and left with or mailed to the funeral home.
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