Jesse Gene "Coach" Walker's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

Jesse Gene "Coach" Walker

June 3, 1939 - July 13, 2025 (86 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

Jesse Gene "Coach" Walker's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

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Carroway Funeral Home

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Jesse Gene "Coach" Walker

June 3, 1939 - July 13, 2025 (86 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

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Jesse Gene Walker Obituary

We bid farewell to Jesse Gene Walker of Lufkin, Texas, born in Huntington, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 13, 2025 at the age of 86. Jesse touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jesse Gene Walker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Naomi Walker (McClure) and Eugene Etheral Walker; his wife Anita Jerene Walker (Crumley); his children, Jesse Bryan Walker and Deidra Denise Walker; and his brother Charles Walker.

He is survived by: his daughter Cne'; his son-in-law Wade Blake; his daughter Shannon; his son-in-law Mark Abney; his grandchildren, Walker Blake (Katie), Allison Minyard (Andrew), Jeb Blake (Kayle) and Laurel Abney; his great grandchildren, Carter Blake of Lufkin, Raiden Blake of Lufkin and Rowan Blake of Lufkin; his sister-in-law Frances Walker of Conroe; his nephew Ken Walker (Donna) of Montgomery; and his brothers-in-law, Larry Crumley (Lucy) of San Antonio and Randy Crumley (Marla) of San Marcos, California. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Lufkin, 106 E. Bremond Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901 or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carroway Funeral Home



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July 15, 2025

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“Knowing Coach Walker was one of many highlights in my life. I always thought so much of both Jess and Jerine. They were so good to me. His smile, his laugh, and his wisdom still to this day help me face life with a good attitude. My prayers go out to the family. Glenn (Coach) Neal”


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July 17

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Carroway Funeral Home
2704 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

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July 18

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Carroway Funeral Home
2704 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

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