Leon Walker Obituary
The family of Leon Walker in Columbus, Mississippi announces his passing on September 25, 2026. Leon, born on January 25, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leon Walker to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Woodrow Wilson Walker and Ruthie Chadwick; his spouse Billie Sue Brewer Walker; his son Frank Walker; his son-in-law Keith Cox; his stepgrandson Kenneth McKee, Jr.; and his siblings, Beatrice Bennett and Danny Walker.
He is survived by: his daughters, Pam Cox and Lisa McKee (Kenneth); his daughter-in-law Joy Walker; his son Nick Walker (Debi) of Pheba; his grandchildren, Angie Cade (Arnie) of West Point, Emily Walker (Justin) of West Point, Kasey Chrismond (Caley) of Tupelo, Courtney Ward (Curt) of West Point, Kayla Foster (Whitt) of Mathiston and Josh McKee of Pheba; his stepgrandsons, Foster McKee (Melissa) of Bowie, Justin Harpole (Terasa) of Maben and Jarrod Harpole (Brittney) of Mantee; and his sister Juanita McIlwain of Starkville. He is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren: four great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Calvert Funeral Home (27600 E Main St, West Point, MS 39773). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Calvert Funeral Home Chapel (27600 E Main St, West Point, MS 39773).
In honor of Leon's life and his generous spirit, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
