Raymond Lee Walker's Obituary
Raymond Lee Walker, 84 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Delmar Gardens South, St. Louis, MO. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Lyman and Pearl (Johnston) Walker. Raymond retired as a supervisor from Ball Glass Company, Lincoln, IL. He had formerly been employed for Obear-Nester Glass, East St. Louis, IL. He had served in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to the late Dorothy (Dorn) Walker. They were married on August 7, 1950, at Fairmont City, IL. She passed away July 12, 2013.
Services
Private Graveside Services will be held at Jefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Interment
Jefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
de Greeff Hospice House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO
Survivors
Daughter, Patresa (Albert Jr.) Kish of Columbia, IL
Granddaughters, Emily (Chet) Waver of New York, Courtney Kish of Philadelphia, PA,
Rebecca Walker-May of Atlanta, GA
Great-Granddaughter, Rosie Rae Waver
Brother, Robert Walker of Millstadt, IL
Sisters, Mary Evelyn Barbee of Belleville, IL, and Verna (Jim) Smith of Fairview Heights, IL
Sisters-In-Law, Carol Walker of Millstadt, IL, and Louise Walker Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death By
Daughter, Dianna Lynn May
Brothers, Freeman, James, Edward and Kenneth Walker
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