Ira Jean Walker

Ira Jean Walker, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 6:15pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Community Living Center at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Ira was born in Marion on May 21, 1923, the son of Ira Melvin and Grace Ann (McCalpin) Walker.  He married Dorothy Odum in Marion.  She survives in Marion. Mr. Walker was a proud United States Navy Veteran, having served as a United States Navy Pilot. Survivors include his wife- Dorothy (Odum) Walker of Marion, Daughter- Jeana Walker of Coupeville,  Washington, Step-Daughter- Linda Aaron of Seattle, Washington, Brother- Clifford and Donna Walker of Zeigler, Sister-in-law- Audrey Walker of Coulterville. He was preceded in death by his Parents, First Wife - Joyce V. Walker, Infant Son- Jeffrey Walker, and five Brothers- Earl, Rex, Ned, J.B., and Troy Walker. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Don Colson  officiating.  Military honors will be provided by Marion’s Military Ceremonial Team comprised of American Legion and VFW Posts. Assistance will be provided by the National Guard Flag Honor Detail. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. For those who prefer memorial donations may be made to the Community Living Center at the VA Medical Center. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959.