Charles Walker, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Jan. 8, 2020 in McAlester at the age of 82. He was born Dec. 4, 1937 to Thomas N. Walker and Audie A. (Kanada) Walker.
He married Doris A Bullard Feb. 3, 1961 in Sayre. To this union five children were born, Steve, David, John, Susan, and Mary.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris Walker in 2014, two brothers, Robert Walker, Rev. Donald Walker, and a sister, Imogene Marshall.
He was a member of Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church in Okmulgee.
He is survived by five children: Steve Walker and wife Kathy of Ada, David Walker and wife Dena of Galveston, Tex., John Walker and wife Kristy of Okmulgee, Susan Chowins and husband Ted of Henryetta and Mary Stephens and husband Buddy of Henryetta; 14 grandchildren: Ray, Bradley, Tommy, Tony, Cody, Alexis, Abby, Hunter, Aulden, Ely, Carlie, Austin, Zach, and Kayleigh; 16great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Delso of Dewar; two sisters-in-law, Irma Dean Walker of Claremore; and Louise Walker of Pampa, Texas; aunt, Linda Been and husband Sonny of Tiger Mountain; also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be Sunday from 1 until 6 p.m. with family present to greet friends.
A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 6 p.m. at Integrity Chapel with Fr. Joshua Litwack officiating.
Pallbearers will be Charlies grandsons, Cody Walker, Tommy Walker, Tony Walker, Hunter Chowins, Ely Starkey, Ray Walker, Brad Walker, Zach Stephens and Austin Stephens.
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13 at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church 303 E. 3rd St. in Okmulgee with Fr. Joshua Litwack officiating. Interment will follow in Salt Creek Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.