Charles Hunter Walker Jr., 78, of Robertsdale, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at Covenant Hospice at West Florida in Pensacola.
Walker, a native of Parkersburg, W.Va. was an Air Force veteran, having served 20 years with tours in Korea, Indiana, Alaska; Homestead, Fla. and Montgomery before retiring to Robertsdale.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Killam Walker; three children: Charles (Chuck) Walker III of Conyers, Ga.; Michelle Walker of Brooks, Ga. and Paul Walker of Gulf Shores; two grandchildren, Chas Walker and Lena Walker, both of Conyers; a daughter-in-law, Angela Walker of Conyers, Ga.; his sister, Marlene Walker Taylor of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walker was a longtime member of Robertsdale First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served as an elder, deacon and secretary.
He was a former member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He attended Pensacola Junior College.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Robertsdale First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); P.O. Box 1068, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
