JOE WALKER, Obituary, 6 June 2001, Coke County, TX

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Submitted by Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net
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The Observer/Enterprise, 22 June 2001, Robert Lee, TX

IN MEMORY OF JOE WALKER

Joe Walker, formerly of Bronte and Robert Lee, Texas died 
June 6, 2001, in San Angelo.  He was born June 4, 1956 in Ft. Worth, 
Texas.  He is survived by a daughter, Sarah Walker of Robert Lee, 
and a son John Paul Walker of Plainview; parents Paul and Irene 
Walker of Plainview, and two brothers; Warren Walker and wife Josie
of Plainview, Lloyd Walker and wife Audrey of San Angelo, Texas.  
Three nieces; LeAnn Walker of Arlington, Callie Mead of Bronte, and 
Melissa Walker of San Angelo.

Joe graduated from Plainview High School in 1974 and joined the 
Army in 1975.

In 1978, he returned to Plainview where he lived and worked for many 
years.  He was actively involved in the Jaycees and eventually
served them as president.  He worked at Tommy Lewis industries where
he helped mentally retarded patients gain meaningful employment.  In
1991, he graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a bachelor's 
degree and then he moved to Bronte soon afterwards.  In Bronte he
helped with the E.M.S. while he worked at Wackenhut Correctional
facility as a counselor.  While he lived in Robert Lee, he 
volunteered to help the E.M.S. and served on the board for the West
Coke County Hospital.

For those who thought kindly of Joe, we thank you.  For those who
spoke a kind word to Joe, we thank you.  For those who sent flowers,
or a card of sympathy, or brought food, we thank you.  We pray that
one day we might be able to return the same kindness.  We loved Joe
and we will miss him.
                                                Lloyd Walker