of West Memphis, AR
June 12, 1928 - November 18, 2016
George Harris Walker Jr., 88, of West Memphis, Arkansas died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Walker was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Memphis, the former owner and operator of Delta Roofing And Sheet Metal, a U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion, Post 5225 VFW, a 32 degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite, Arkansas and Tennessee Model Railroad Club, National Railway Historical Society, the West Memphis Rotary Club, a founding Board Member of the West Memphis Boy's Club, and A board Member of East Arkansas Community College at Forrest City, Arkansas. He was an avid Blue Devil Fan and Arkansas Razorback Fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George H. Walker Sr. and Mamie Dell Varner Walker a daughter Nancy Martinez.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy L. Jeffords Walker of West Memphis, AR; four daughters, Sandra Couch of Olive Branch, MS; Jeanne Burns (Bobby) of Southaven, MS; Sally Easley (John) of Neosho, MO; and Susan Anderson of Elsinore, UT; a son, Bill Walker (Robyn) of Eads, TN; and eight grandchildren, David Couch, Ashley Martin, Larry Cook, Skye Shamburger, Keita Bennett, Sonny Ray, Allie Walker and Jackson Walker, and five great grandchildren.
Mr. George Walker was a great friend of the Skelley family. I always enjoyed talking to him whenever our families were together. George was a respected man of integrity and strength of character I admired. He was an astute and trusted business man who ran an outstanding company and as a veteran he understood service to God and our country he loved. We will miss him very much and send our heartfelt condolences to Peggy and the entire Walker family. Bill and Karen Skelley
Peggy, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our love, Frank and Julia Jones