Obit: Walker, Billy J.; Jackson Par., Louisiana
Submitter: Sharon K. Ray
Source: Jackson Independent
Date: 20 Dec 2004

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Walker, Billy J. February 22, 1990 Jackson Independent


Billy Joe Walker, Head Pressman for The Jackson Independent since April 1981
died in the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport last Friday morning after a
short illness.
He was 51 years old.
Services were held Sunday February 18, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. in the Full Gospel
Temple in Jonesboro with Rev David Walsworth officiating. Burial was in the
Midway cemetery in the Walker Community under the direction of Edmonds
Funeral Home.

Mr. Walker was born in West Monroe and lived most of his life in Jackson
parish. He was a graduate of Weston High School and attended La. Tech.
He was a member of the Louisiana Army National Gurard where he rose to the
rank of sergeant. He was a member of instor cadre at Ft. Polk and was
involved in training infrantry soldiers during the early part of the U.S.
involvement in Viet Nam.

Mr. Walker worked for the state during the administration of Governor John
McKeithen and later worked for the Town of Jonesboro as a Police officer
before coming to work at The Jackson Independent.

His interest’s covered a wide range of subjects. As an outdoorman, he
enjoyed boating, hunting gunsmithing and competitive shooting sports. He was
a charter member of the Dugdemora Rifle and Pistol Club here.

Survivors include his father, Hubbard Walker of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs.
Iva Walsworth of Jonesboro; his wife, Mrs. Jo Ann Walker of Jonesboro; one
step-son, Rickey Nomey of Quitman; one daughter, Sandra Walker of Baton
Rouge; three step-daughters, Marilyn Goss of Quitman, Tracy Worthington of
Hodge and Stacy Smith of Jonesboro; one brother, Sidney Walker of Jonesboro
and 5 step-grandchildren.