Berrien-Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Walker, Jack February 1, 2008
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The Berrien Press - February 7, 2008
The Berrien Press -- Mr. Jack Walker age 68 of Sparks, GA passed away Friday 
evening February 1, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness.
 A native of Berrien County, GA, Mr. Walker was born April 30, 1939 son of the 
late S.J. and Velora Rowan Walker. Mr. Walker retired from the U.J. Navy as a 
Chief Petty Officer after serving 20 years. After retirement he worked for 
many years as an over the road truck driver until becoming disabled. His 
church membership was at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ocilla, GA. He was 
preceded in death by a grandson Chandler Joiner.
 Survivors include: Wife, Betty Hunkapiller Walker of Sparks, GA, 2 daughters; 
Sandy Porter and husband Brian of Alma, GA, Kacy Stanley and husband John of 
Nashville, GA, Stepdaughter, Angie Joiner and husband Russell of Douglas, GA; 
son Jeff Walker of Nashville, GA. step-son Wayne Mixon and wife Linda of 
Nashville, GA. Sister, Carolyn Giddens of Nashville, GA, Brothers, Ronald 
Walker and wife Martha of Nashville, GA, Charles Walker and wife Nelda of 
Hazlehurst, GA, 14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and 
nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Walker were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 
at the First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, GA with Rev. Bill Huffstuttler 
and Rev. Russell Joiner officiating. Special music included "I Want to Stroll 
Over Heaven With You" rendered by Soloist/Guitarist Jason Hunkapiller with 
taped accompaniment.
 Also "I'll Be Waiting At The River For You" by the Cady Sisters was presented 
by tape. Soft music for the Prelude and the Postlude was played by Bonnie 
Kunberger pianist. The interment with Military Honors provided by a Navy Honor 
Guard from Albany, GA followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery.
 Serving as active pallbearers were: Daniel Hunkapiller, Kenneth Hunkapiller, 
Brian Porter, Ray Steverson, Johnny Giddens, Ralph Lott and Timmy Hall.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

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