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Robert Walker

Robert was born in Oplin Tx on May 23,1937 to William Oscar Walker and Alice Belle Walker. Services will be under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 PM Friday, July 8th at Edwards Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM at Merriman Baptist Church Saturday, July 9th, burial will follow in Merriman Cemetery.

He married Gladys Johnston December 20,1958. Robert served in the national guard from 1954-1959. Robert was a family man graced with patience compassion and love. He worked several jobs over his life time from Cotton picker to the Highway Department, a diesel mechanic for Robinson diesel on to driving a bulldozer and heavy equipment for Bob Carroll Construction for many years until his retirement. His favorite job by far was being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, oh how he loved his babies. He was a very talented wood worker that could make anything if he had a picture of it. In his last years he started doing diamond paintings and donating them to silent auctions in Eastland County. He was a man of his word and would give whatever he had if someone needed it.  He loved fully and unconditionally. If you were a part of his life his circle his family you were always apart of him and he knew you and spoke to you whenever he saw you.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, 4 sisters 4 brothers his son Richard Walker and 2 grandsons.

He is survived by his wife Gladys Johnston Walker of Cisco, his children Weslanna Young Denton, Alice Krantz Cisco – Irene Patterson (Tony) of San Angelo, Susie Sutton (Jason) Christoval Tx, Sarah Sherrill (John) of Cisco, bonus daughter Carla Walker of Abilene,15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Online condolences can be left at www.edwards-funeral-homes.com.

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