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John Douglas Walker

February 15, 1936 ~ November 15, 2012

John Douglas Walker, 76, of Midwest City, passed away Thursday November 15th at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City.

Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his brothers George (aka Timothy Hagemann), and Huston Walker; sisters: Sue Myers, Sylvia Asher, Elvira Kilgore, and granddaughter Katy Walker. Survivors include his wife, Linda S. Walker of Midwest City OK; three sons John Walker of Annandale VA, Steven Walker of Tulsa, and Kurt Walker of McKinney TX; step children Damon Parker of Las Vegas NV, Annessa Parker of Midwest City, Jason Lum of Midwest City; three brothers: Chester, Roger (aka Donald Ray Bowman), and Frank Walker; a sister: Elizabeth Albin; and six grandchildren: Paige, Molly, Carter, Preston, Darby and Ava.

Mr. Walker was born February 15, 1936, in Allais KY, to Elizabeth and Burtis Walker.

Mr. Walker enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1977, after more than 21 years active duty. An early pioneer in the automation of messaging systems while in the Air Force, Mr. Walker served as a Communications Specialist in various assignments and duty stations, both in the US and overseas.

Following his successful military career, Mr. Walker worked as a civil servant for the Defense Department and Bureau of Public Debt, Department of the Treasury. Mr. Walker was a Master Mason, a member of the Southern Baptist denomination, and an avid outdoorsman.

He was loved and respected by his many siblings, children, grandchildren, and friends; and though he lived a long and active life, he will be greatly missed.

In lieu of gifts or flowers the Walker family request donations in memory to Forever Yours Dog Rescue Inc, 15208 Megan Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73170.

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