Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Friday, February 28, 2014
6pm-8pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
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Lake Jackson, TX
77566
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January 4, 1925 - February 25, 2014
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Bob passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Country Village Care in Angleton, Texas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Bob was born January 14, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a World War II veteran (1943-1946) in the US Navy and served in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Bob joined The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan after graduation from Kalamazoo College in 1950. He transferred to Ethyl-Dow Chemical Company in Freeport in 1965 and then returned to Dow in Safety and Security in 1969. He retired from Dow in 1982 as a major manager.
Bob was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Lake Jackson since arriving in the area in 1965. He also served on the board of directors of the Salvation Army and Junior Achievement.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor F. Walker, of Lake Jackson; four children: Robert C. (Bob) Walker, Jr. and wife Michele of Bay Harbor, Michigan, William J. (Bill) Walker and wife Patricia of Angleton, Richard D. (Dick) Walker of Friendswood and Cathleen A. Harvill and husband Chester of Cypress; two sisters, Arlene F. Hughes of Lake Zurich, Illinois and Yvonne Conrad of Three Rivers, Michigan; 10 grandchildren, Gabriele (Mike) Leach, Ame (Shelby) Curlee, Mike (Atsuko) Walker, Jacquie (Brian) Owens, Daniel (Mari) Walker, Kim (Chris) Davison, Lisa (John) Foster, Matthew (Ashley) Walker, Lindsay (fiancé Jonathan Boudreaux) Harvill, Brooke (Anthony) Hesson and 20 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Lake Jackson or to the Salvation Army in Freeport.
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13 Condolence(s)
Vic Stock
Redondo Beach, CA
Friday, September 26, 2014
Bob. We are sorry to hear of the lost of your father.
Love Vic & Sandy Stock
Dow Torrance Cal
Richard Keistler
Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Physical difficulties prevent my being there for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were neighbors for decades, and great neighbors. He was a fine man, and he will be missed.
Mary & Art Nowlin
Angleton, TX
Friday, February 28, 2014
Bill & Pat
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We want you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Chuck and Mary
Richland, MI
Friday, February 28, 2014
Eleanor and family, Words cannot convey enough about how we feel about Bob. Simply put, and this is what Chuck keeps saying, "Bob sure was a good guy". He had a great attitude and what a sense of humor. He always gave us a good laugh. Good memories!!! Wish we could have made it there for the services. Since we can't, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Aunt Mary and Uncle Chuck
Shawna Greenville
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, February 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss! He was a wonderful man and I am so happy that I got to meet him. Please know that the family is in my prayers and if there is anything that we can do please please let me know.
Love Always!!
Roberta
Lilburn, GA
Friday, February 28, 2014
My heart aches for you, Aunt Eleanor. But it's reassuring to know that you have a loving, supportive family nearby. I personally have such fond memories of Uncle Bob and his kindness and cheerfulness. He was always so good to Mom, for which I'll be forever grateful. I just wish that a representative from our family had been there just as Bobby was when Mom passed. That meant a lot to all of us. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Morris and Pat White
Livingston, TX
Friday, February 28, 2014
Eleanor and Family:
We always enjoyed visiting with you and Bob...as you visited your Lake Home in Livingston...Our prayers are with you and all of the family. ...Your Friends, Pat and Morris
Morris and Pat White
Livingston,, TX
Friday, February 28, 2014
We always enjoyed you coming to Livingston to visit your Lake Home....spe
Janet Evans Frederick
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, February 27, 2014
We met in 1978. I've known him as Mr. Walker, Dad, Grampa and the latest, Great Grampa. Still from the first time you saw him to the next time, he was always the same. He expected the best from you, but not before he expected that of himself. He didn't mind to tell you when improvement was needed... at the same time giving praises when and where deserved. Blessed and honored to have known him and loved him.
Janet
Max and Jessie Oswald
Midland, MI 48642, MI
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Dear Walkers:
words alone cannot express our feelings at this time. We remember all of the times we have spent together, the phone calls, the birthdays two weeks apart and working together. He will be missed by so many people but rest assured, he would not want the sorrow, but the good times you had with him. Our prayers are with you. Max and Jessie Oswald
John & Vicky Fisher
Muskegon, MI
Thursday, February 27, 2014
We are there in spirit holding you all in our hearts and prayers as you celebrate the life of your father and grandfather.
Kim and dave bos
Holland, MI
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Dear walker family,
We are very sorry to hear about uncle bobs' passing. He was loved by many and will be missed. (((Hugs)))
Vince & Jenny Santurbane
Petoskey, MI
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Bob, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you lay your father to rest. Love, Vince and Jenny