Richard Walker

Richard Walker, age 67 of McClure, died March 29, 2011 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Richard was born on January 13, 1944 in Jonesboro, the son of William Henry and Elnora Elizabeth (Reynolds) Walker. He married Kaye Moore on April 5, 1968 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Richard was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge 111, the Cairo Masonic Lodge 237, Ainad Shrine Temple of East St. Louis, Operating Engineers Local 318, a lifetime member of Sword of Bunker hill and the National Rifle Association, and other various organizations. He was of Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife Kaye of McClure; a daughter, Stacy Walker of Muncie, IN; three brothers, Joe (Jan) Walker of Marion, Merle Walker of Jonesboro and John (Karen) Walker of Pawnee, IL. Richard was preceded in death by his parents William and Elnora Walker. Funeral services for Mr. Richard Walker will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Randy Morgan officiating. Interment will be in the Lindsey Cemetery in McClure. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Military Funeral Honors Team in Marion. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Masonic services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge 111. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.