Willard Russell Walker's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2026 in Du Quoin, Illinois

Willard Russell Walker

April 1, 1930 - March 14, 2026 (95 years old)

Du Quoin, Illinois

Willard Russell Walker's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2026 in Du Quoin, Illinois
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Willard Russell Walker

April 1, 1930 - March 14, 2026 (95 years old)

Du Quoin, Illinois

Willard Russell Walker Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Willard Russell Walker of Du Quoin, Illinois, whose life came to an end on March 14, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willard Russell Walker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William S. Walker and Eva L. Walker (Kennedy); and his siblings, William Walker, Ruth McCauley, Jerry Walker and Betty Schmidgall.

He is survived by: his daughter Victoria Walker of Du Quoin; his grandsons, Russell N. Cooley of Tamaroa and Robert John Cooley of Albuquerque, NM; his great grandchildren, Logan Cooley, Leigh Cooley, Lainey Cooley, Robert Cooley and Aiden Cooley; his great great grandchild Bennett Cooley; and his sister Mary Jane Summers of Benton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may make memorials to Cudgetown Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.



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