William ‘Bill’ Walker, 80, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Walker was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was retired, having worked in circulation with the Paducah Sun, Courier Journal and West KY News.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose Ann Staudt Walker; two daughters, Machelle Ulman of Phoenix, Arizona and Angela Nelson of Paducah; two sons, David Walker of Kevil and Billy Walker of Australia; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a sister, Reda Shelton of California.
He was preceded in death by two brothers. His parents were, Ivan Walker and Ruth Washburn Thomas.
A private family memorial mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Rev. Brad Whistle officiating at a later date. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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