{"id":10370,"date":"2022-07-19T18:22:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T22:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=10370"},"modified":"2022-07-19T18:22:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T22:22:11","slug":"walker-kenneth-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/walker-kenneth-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Walker, Kenneth S"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"obit-and-service__obituary\">\n<div class=\"obit-and-service__obituary__text\">\n<div class=\"obituary edit-container\">\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kenneth Spencer Walker was born on April 28, 1936 in Benton, Tennessee and passed away on July 19, 2022 at his home in Centerville, Tennessee. He was 86 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">He is the son of the late Clois Walker and Sudie Lou Godfrey Walker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Schitzer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Clark Walker of Centerville. His son, Kenneth Robert Walker of Benton, Tennessee. Step-daughters, Danielle Krider of Ohio and Becca (Thomas Yeargan) Clark of Centerville. One grandson, seven step-grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. His fur-baby Samson. Along with many other relatives, friends, and loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mr. Walker worked for the TVA for over 50 years. He retired 7 years ago as a foreman lineman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Kenneth served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">He had a heart of gold and was always on the look out for someone that he could help or something that he could do for someone else. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mr. Walker&#8217;s family would like to thank Donna Cunningham and all of the other friends, and family that have supported them through this tough time of illness. Your love and support are truly appreciated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"obituary-text edit\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Visitation with the family will be 21 July 2022 from 11:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home &#8211; Hickman County.\u00a0 Graveside Services will follow at 1:30 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2833 Hwy 100, Centerville, TN.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kenneth Spencer Walker was born on April 28, 1936 in Benton, Tennessee and passed away on July 19, 2022 at his home in Centerville, Tennessee. He was 86 years old. He is the son of the late Clois Walker and Sudie Lou Godfrey Walker. He was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Schitzer. 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