Eugene Walker, 98 years old, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Putnam County Care Center in Unionville.
Eugene was born January 5, 1926, in Green City, Missouri, to Charles and Esther (LaFaver) Walker. He grew up in Sullivan County with his eight siblings and graduated from Green City High School. He married Edna Mae (Peavler) Walker in 1944, and she preceded him in death in 2006. They had four children: Terry (deceased), Dennis, Brenda, and Douglas (deceased). They were active members of the Prairie Chapel Church in Green City.
Eugene did not have many hobbies because his hobby was working. He loved the outdoors and spending time in nature. He spent most of his life doing custom bulldozing and likely built most of the ponds in Sullivan County. He also enjoyed raising cattle and working on the farm. As long as he was outside, he was happy.
Surviving are his two children, Dennis and Brenda, both of Green City, two grandchildren, Jonathon (Janae) Walker of Green City, and Tyler (Brianna) Walker of Milan, and three great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Jaxson, and Jamison. Also surviving are three sisters, Margorie Keith, Esta Fulghum, and Ruby Heppe; sister-in-law, Norma Walker; and brother-in-law, Jim Keith, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation and brief memorial service/celebration of life will be held at Prairie Chapel Church, south of Green City on Highway 129, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have a memory or a story about Eugene, the family would love to hear it.
