Curtis H Walker

Tuesday, November 22,2011, at Christ Episcopal Church, Tyler, Texas under the

direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home with The Reverend M. L. Agnew and The

Reverend David Luckenbach officiating. Family visitation will be held at the church

following the memorial service.

Mrs. Walker died peacefully on November 16, 2011 sheltered in the arms of

God. She loved the song, "Because He Lives I can face tomorrow; Because He Lives

all fear is gone, Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just

because He Lives."

Mrs. Walker was born in Tool, Texas on December 30, 1922. She graduated

from Mabank High School in 1940 as Valedictorian of her class and was a varsity

cheerleader. She then moved to Tyler and attended Federal Institute after which she

worked for B. G. Byars and Humble Oil & Refining where she met the love of her life,

Jimmy Walker. They were married September 25, 1949.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. G. Walker, Jr. in 1986, two brothers

and one sister. She is survived by sons, Scott H. Walker and wife, Karen, Gary M.

Walker and wife, Melinda, all of Houston, Texas, stepson, Kelly W. Walker and wife,

Jan, and brother, Joe Humphries, all of Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Walker was also blessed with

nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren along with numerous nephews and

meces.

The family would particularly like to recognize and thank Glenda J. Walker for

her years of service to Curtis Walker and the Walker family.

Very special thanks from the Walker family to the staff of Parkway Place,

Houston, and Life Enhancers Caregivers, Houston, for the excellent care and comfort

they provided to Curtis Walker.

Mrs. Walker was a member of Christ Episcopal Church where she was a past

member of the Altar Guild, Treasurer of Episcopal Church Women for 9 years, and a

member of the Lois Guild. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, a charter

member of Quairo Literary Club, and member of The Festival Garden Club and

Willowbrook Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Christ Episcopal

Church, 118 S. Bois d' Arc, Tyler, Texas 75702, or a charity of your choice.