Jodie E Walker
Died: 9/6/2022
Description:
Jodie “Joe” Eugene Walker
Joe was born October 4, 1949, to parents, Jody Jackson and Lela Mae (Adkinson) Walker of Nacogdoches, Texas. Joe was the youngest of six children. The Walker family frequently moved throughout Texas, and eventually landed in Denver City. It was there that he met Mary Tillery, the love of his life, and the couple were wed on February 26, 1968. In 1969, Joe was drafted into the United States Marine Corps, where he attended boot-camp and trained at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. He spent the majority of his military career at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he met numerous friends, made memories, and formed a lifelong appreciation for the USMC. Joe remained a devoted member of the Marine Corps League throughout his life and spent many years volunteering at the Toys For Tots Foundation. In 1984, with the promise of a new job, Joe, Mary, and their three sons made the move to Longview, Texas, where the family remains today.
Joe enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; fishing, cracking jokes, watching football, Western films, antique shopping, listening to old 50's and country music, working in the yard, and spending time with his family; his favorite days were spent drinking coffee on the back porch with his wife and family. He lived a life full of happiness and love, and his contagious smile will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Joe is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Mary Tillery Walker; three sons, Jason Walker and his wife Judy Walker; Jerry Walker; and Josh Walker; six grandchildren, Cody Walker; Katelyn Walker Larsen and her husband Cole Larsen; Brittany Walker; Destiny Walker; Kamryn Walker and Jaxon Walker; three great-grandchildren, Sophie Diaz; Austin Walker; and Kamden Arroyo; two sisters, Thelma and her husband Marcel Schaeffer; and Monnie Sheridan. Joe was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jody and Lela Mae Walker; son, Jodie Walker Jr; three siblings, LJ Reagan; Mack Walker; and Patsy Bellard; as well as his beloved poodle, Doodle.
The family will hold a private, graveside service near Gilmer, Texas.
A special thank you to Choice Homehealth and Choice Hospice of Tyler.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to East Texas Funeral Home.
Until we see you again, old man. Oorah.
Comments
| User | Message | Time | |
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| Shannon Avard | It's been a long while since I last saw Uncle Joe. I believe my youngest was my oldest daughter and she was between 2 and 3. She's now 13. I remember him liking to pick and joke much like their son Josh. Much love and many prayers to Aunt Mary, Jason, Jerry, & Josh along with their spouses and children. We love yall! | 9/15/2022 12:22 PM | |
| Robin Jones | The first time i met Joe, his smile was contagious. And he put me right at ease. I worked with Joe at London's Wrecker Service and shared many jokes, and many cups of coffee. He always talked about Miss Mary with that twinkle of love in his eye. Joe you will be missed my friend. Keep Doug in line up there in heaven. | 9/15/2022 10:14 AM | |
| Arnold & Iliana(Anna) Gonzales | Worked for TXDOT for 40 years and any time I seen him he would make sure to say Hi. ALWAYS talked about the grandkids and how proud he was of all of them. No matter the weather or the conditions he was alway a professional at his job. Pride is one thing he showed and he did. We knew him as we coached the grandkids in soccer. He would see us in the store, Jason’s house or on the soccer fields. Alway made you laugh and he would put a smile on your face before he would say good bye. Till we all meet again, good bye for and see you later. Say hi to Anna for me and please kiss her on her cheek, from all of us here. God Bless and Thank You for your service to this great country. | 9/15/2022 3:52 PM | |
| Wendy n Kenneth Schoubroek | Jodi You will missed. The short time we knew you was great. You were a great cousin and friend. May you Rest In Peace. Kenneth and Wendy Schoubroek | 9/15/2022 11:12 AM |