Gordon D. Walker

Marion- Gordon D. Walker, 58, of Marion died at 6:45 A.M., Saturday, April 28, 2002 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Merle Jack will officiate. Entombment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post # 1301 of Marion. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Walker was born November 9, 1943 in Marion to Dale & Eva Louise (Holderfield) Walker. He married Brenda (Mulkins) on January 6, 1967 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Gordon was a coal miner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Marion B.P.O.E. #800 and he considered the members there to be special friends. Survivors Include: Wife: Brenda Walker of Marion Two Sons: Martin Walker of Marion Gregory Walker of Marion One Daughter: Teresa Hall of Hot Springs, ARK. Three Grandchildren: Cody Hall, Clay Walker and Angela Hall Step Mother: Gladys Walker of Marion Step Father: Kenneth Atwood of Marion Step Mother in law- Virginia Frey- Marion One Brother & sis in law: Kenneth Earl & Elaine Atwood of Florida Five Sisters: Delores Jones of Marion Evelyn Perry of Marion Dorothy Perea of Marion Yvonne Walker of San Francisco, CA. Beverly Kelley- Fellows, CA Also several nieces & nephews Preceded in death by his parents, and one brother; Dale Walker. The family would like to extend thanks to the staff of Hospice of Southern Illinois who cared so well for their husband and father. For those who would like, a card may be sent to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com.