Death date: Feb 16, 2025
John R. D. Walker was called home by his heavenly Father on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1943, John was raised in a military family, and grew up in Albertville, Alabama, Great Lakes, Illinois, Norfolk, Read Obituary
Memories of “Walker”
I met John when we both worked at GP sometime in the late 1980’s thru the 1990’s. We spent a bit of time together at many of the GP functions and annual meetings, as neither one of us participated in the golfing events; plus traveling to visit customers in the Northeast. I always admired John’s insights on life and his perspective on the little things. Truly remarkable. I can still see him cleaning his eyeglasses with the red/white bandana; you just knew something deep or hysterically funny was about to be said. He was always kind to me and I will always remember his words when he found out I was expecting with my son: “Remember, sons always love their mamas.”
He definitely impacted many people and I will always be thankful and a better person for knowing him.
Prayers and blessed thoughts to his family.
John was a man I always looked forward to seeing because I knew the conservation would be pleasant and interesting. A man who, like so many others, was regrettably carved out of my life by the normal course of events when I had so much more to learn about him but he and Karen were blessings to me in a period when I especially needed them. Laura and I send our sincerest condolences. (Steve Yancey)
Kind, unjudgmental, and one of the best listeners on the planet. John had a way of making people feel truly seen and heard.
He adored his grandchildren deeply. Whether it was stocking up on their favorite snacks (Audri was popcorn and apple juice for Henry), watching a movie they loved, or sharing his chair, he made sure they felt cherished in his presence.
But the thing I will miss the most, in a sea of so many things, is the way he asked, "How are you?" In his deep and calming voice. He truly meant it. It wasn’t just a polite formality, he genuinely wanted to know. And if you weren’t okay, he wanted to know how he could help. And he did. He was the best father and father-in-law to us. He would even pick up goodies for us at Costco because he was thinking about you.
We were so loved by this man. And we love him and will miss him more than words can express. His footprint remains in our lives, in our hearts, and in the kindness he showed to everyone around him. We will never forget the example you set before us ❤️
I always have and always will associate any of The Eagles' songs with my Uncle John. I have vivid memories of being a little girl riding in his dark blue Mustang convertible with the white top down while listening to The Eagles. I thought it was the coolest thing in the world and will always smile when I think of it. We will miss you, Uncle John, but know you are well in the presence of our Savior. Love you.
I will Miss John. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, until this last one, he and I would sit and talk history, mostly Military. It was so much fun. Before My Dad Passed, I loved those holidays as the 3 of us would talk about so very much neat stuff. Mostly John And Jack (my Dad). John was /is a really fine human who is , as I type this " Breathing Clean Air". He will be missed until we meet again. Keep the faith
