Gary Winston Walker

Gary Winston Walker, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the age of seventy-two after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves to be with Christ and is no longer in pain and is no longer confused. A devoted husband and loving father, Gary was an exceptional and loyal employee of several Louisiana employers, including his father. A graduate of Broadmoor High School, class of 69, he was a charmer to everyone and always had a joke at the ready. Gary had a heart for his family, his friends and for every dog he ever met. He loved everything about LSU football, even through the team’s tougher years. Gary always bragged that he got to see all the cool bands before they retired or broke up. He was preceded in death by his father, George Wesley Walker; mother, Dorothy Thames Walker; and sister, Patsy Walker Graham. He is survived by his immediate family, his wonderful wife of 35 years, Donna Whiddon Walker; daughter, Katie Walker; and son, Griffin Walker. He is also survived by father-in-law, Don Whiddon and his wife, Joe Whiddon; mother-in-law, Gloria Whiddon; brother and sister-in-laws, Spike Hogan and Kitty Hogan; brother and sister-in-law, David Lindberg and Jinger Whiddon; brother-in-law, John Graham; and numerous nieces and nephews. In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association to honor his memory. A special thanks to Gentiva hospice for helping Gary and his family through his final month. A visitation for Gary will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, followed by a celebration of gary's life at 4:00 PM. In recognition of Gary’s unwavering love of LSU sports, the family asks that you please attend in your favorite LSU purple and gold.