Wayne Walker

Wayne C. Walker, age 84, of Allegan, MI formerly of St. Johns, died Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Pilgrim United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. A Graveside Service was held at South Bingham Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., with Pastor Terry Norton officiating.

Wayne was born in Breckenridge, Michigan on July 28, 1930, the son of George and Ruth (Risley) Walker. He graduated from Rodney B. High School in St. Johns, Michigan with the class of 1948. On August 4, 1956 Wayne married Helen M. Morrison in St. Johns, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Wayne had farmed for many years. In his later years, he worked in the woods with the Amish and he provided transportation for them for many years. Wayne resided in St. Johns, Michigan, moving to Eaton Rapids and then to Minden City, Michigan, before moving to Allegan about 4 years ago.

He is survived by his wife Helen Walker of Allegan, MI, 2 daughters; Erma Witkowski, and LaVonne and George Pettinger, son Wayne Robert Walker, 9 grandchildren, & 8 great grandchildren, 1 sister Joyce and Jim Turner, and 5 brothers; Wendell and Rose Walker, Frank Howard, Arthur and Linda Howard, Ellis and Bonnie Howard, and Charles and Jennie Miller. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, son Robert, grandson Donald, 2 sisters; Geraldine and Carol and brother Irvin.

Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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