Walker

Granville Hodges Walker, Jr. of Pittsburg passed away Friday, May 6 at the age of 75. He was born Dec. 16, 1940 in Madill, Okla. to Granville H. Walker, Jr. and Eula Dell Adams Walker. On Oct. 23, 1960 he married Mary O’Hearn in Sunny Slope, Ariz. During their 55 years of marriage, the couple would laugh, love and raise three children, Vicki, Glenn and Gary. Following a two year stint in the U. S. Army, Granville transferred to the Navy where he spent another four years. During his time in the Navy he worked as a machinist and as an engine mechanic aboard the aircra carrier USS Hancock. He was a devoted husband and father and treasured the time he was able to spend with his family. Although his abilities were limited by a stroke in 2000, he continued to enjoy woodworking, gardening and canning with his wife Mary. Mr. Walker is survived by the love of his life, Mary, a daughter Vicki reatt and husband Tony; son Gary H. Walker and his wife Pamela; two grandchildren, Kristina List and husband Jarred and Megan Bishop and - ancée Jessee Zimmerman as well as a great-grandchild, Kolby List. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Glenn Walker who died in 1994 at the age of 29. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.