of Paris, AR
September 8, 1944 - September 12, 2015
Joseph ''Joe'' Eugene Walker, 71 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Paris. He was born on September 8, 1944 in Subiaco to his parents Paul Eugene and Agnes Regina (Hatwig) Walker. Joe was retired from the Charcoal Plant in Paris where he worked for over thirty five years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Eugene and Agnes Regina (Hatwig) Walker and one brother, Gerald Dean Walker.
He is survived by his wife of forty five years, Barbara Walker of Paris; one son, Harold Walker and wife Shannon of Prairie View; one daughter, Lawanna Todd of Booneville; two grandsons, Selvin Walker and Tyler Walker of Prairie View; four sisters, Cathy Patterson of Paris, Linda Fairbanks of Paris, Louise Cox of Ratcliff and Brenda Townsend of Paris; three brothers, Charles Walker of Paris, John Walker of Paris and Ed Walker of Paris and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris officiated by Fr. Eugene Luke O.S.B.. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Robert Smith, John Walker, Daniel Patterson, Willie Cox, Brant Kuykendall and Gary Don Fairbanks.
Honorary pallbearers will be LaTasha Townsend, Selvin Walker, Tyler Walker, Scotty Storts, Glenn Willhite, Donald Ullrich, Marvin Garren, Kathy Wright, Sandy Schluterman and Jessie Schluterman.
With deepest Respect Joe.
He will be missed so much here,but what a glad reunion day there
Your Friends,
Faye,Theresa and Rudy
so sorry to hear of Joes passing he will surly be missed he was always friendly no matter where you seen him always just Joe smiling friendly Joe .our prayers our with the family .Mike Dede dylan
RIP MY Friend
Barb- My thoughts are with you and your family. He was such a sweet man! Always had that mischievous "Joe" smile on his face!! :)
Barbara, Harold, Shannon, and other family members. I am sorry for the loos of Joe.
When I lived in town you folks were our neighbors and y'all were good neighbors.
Joe has been my friend for as long as I can remember. I would see him almost every day going to town at a little past 11 as he drove past our farm. Always waved and had a smile on his face.
Joe bought more new pickups than any one I know. Within a week those new trucks had dual exhaust put on them. Joe said they ran better with duals.
I will miss you Joe, but I will never forget you.
Every time I saw Joe, he was Joe. That made him special.
Bob Parks
Barbra, Harold& family
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The family of Joe Walker So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Shannon and family:
Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.
Mickey Oates
Barbara and family,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Scherry White
So sorry for your loss. Joe was always one of our favorites. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara, Harold, and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. I have wonderful memories of him and my dad. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I met Joe back in my Hardee's days. One of my favorite coffee drinkers, along with Jimmy Terry. Oh, they had so much fun, almost like their own little hen party! Joe was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Even years after I left Hardee's, he never failed to wave at me when he saw me in town, and never forgot my name. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a sweet, sweet man. RIP, Joe. We'll see each other again. And I'll make sure you have a fresh cup any time you want it.
Barbara, Harold & family,
Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Prayers are with each one of you and praying for peace for each of you. He will be missed by all that had the chance to know him.
Barbara, Harold Wayne, Shannon, and the rest of the family,
Joe has been a part of our family as long as I can remember. I knew of none that disliked him. He didn't judge people. He was such an accepting person and loved to talk to people. So many of you already can attest to the man he truly was. No fronts to make people like him because he was so sincere and comfortable in his own skin. I loved that about him.
My prayers are with each of you as you say farewell to your loved one. Don't say goodbye because Joe will be waiting on the other side for you...with a brand new leg.
We love you all and will be here for you.
Paula Turner Wiley & family
Larry, Phyllis and Brandon Turner
Jean Turner
Barbara, Harold, Shannon & grandkids: We are so sorry to hear about your losing Joe. Leon and I went to Ft Smith this week, and his name came up because we saw a dump truck with the bed in the air. Leon said that is what caused Joe Walker to lose his leg. We both have always thought a lot of him, as well as you all, We are praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you and carry you all through this rough time & in the days ahead. Love --Leon & Reba Rollans