Steve Marshall Walker, age 65, of Burkley, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Steve was born on February 27, 1955 at former Clinton Hickman, County Hospital to his parents, Fred Marshall Walker and Sue Dycus Ledbetter. He graduated from Carlisle County High School as a part of the Class of ’73. After graduation, Steve volunteered for military service in 1974 and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service with the United States Army as a part of the 101st Airborne. He obtained the rank of Sergeant and truly enjoyed his time serving his country. Steve always mentioned to family that he wished he would have made a career with the Military. Steve was a member of Burkely Baptist Church. He worked for General Tire where he retired after 25 years of service. Steve is remembered as being a kind hearted soul who never met a stranger.
Steve is survived by his wife, Belinda Walker of Paducah; Mother, Sue Dycus Ledbetter of Burkley; a son, David Walker of Dublin, Kentucky; a daughter, Shawna Dowdy (Kevin) of Burkley; five grandchildren, Clay Walker, Rosa Walker, Aliyah Dowdy, Autumn Dowdy and Kevin, Dowdy, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Bronson Shy and Isabella Walker; and several aunts, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Marshall Walker.
Funeral Services for Steve Walker will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2021 with Bro. Rick Yarbrough officiating. Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremations Services of Bardwell is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the service time of 2:00 PM at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell.
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