Obituary of Gary Walker

Gary L. Walker Age 71. Peacefully Friday, December 12, 2014 at his home following a courageous battle with heart disease. Born in southern Illinois and a lifelong Channahon resident. Retired from Johns Manville Corporation as a supervisor after over 34 years of service. A member and past president of the Channahon Lions Club and past Channahon Village trustee serving two terms. A former Rockdale volunteer fire fighter. He was an avid flea market vendor and collector. Preceded in death by his parents; and one brother. Survived by two sons, Dwayne Walker and Timothy Walker, both of Channahon; two daughters, Yvonne (Joey) Doyle of Walnut Ridge, AR and Lynette (Russell) Eckert of Joliet; nine grandchildren, Alisha, Kaitlyn, Skyliegh, Brandon, Nicholas, Daniel, Christian, Drew and Austin; one sister, Joann (Michael) Polk of Republic, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services for Gary L. Walker will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet with Pastor Joseph Pospischil officiating. Memorials in his memory to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.