MAJOR, US AIR FORCE
KOREA, VIETNAM
Retired Maj. Robert Calhoun Walker, age 76, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Oct. 9, 2006.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Detroit, to Edwin and Virginia Arnold Walker.
Maj. Walker was a resident of DeFuniak Springs since 1999, after living in the previous 28 years in Destin, Fla. He retired as a major in the Air Force after more than 20 years of service.
Maj. Walker was raised in upstate New York, was a graduate of Earlville High School, Class of 48, and graduated from Morrisville State College in 1950. He received his pilot wings in 1952 and flew in the Korean conflict and during the Vietnam era. Over his distinguished military career, Maj. Walker received numerous awards and decorations for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Maj. Walker was one of the original Air Commandos in the early 1960's out of Hurlburt Field, Fla. and logged over 265 combat missions. Throughout his service, Maj. Walker gave faithful and conscientious service to his county. His standard of conduct and leadership has proved as an excellent example of those who had been associated with him.
After retirement, Maj. Walker settled with his family in Destin, where he started his own construction company, traveled extensively with his wife and family, and enjoyed gardening and boating in his spare time.
Maj. Walker was predeceased by his father and mother.
Maj. Walker is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Walker of DeFuniak Springs; three sons, Robert Walker Jr. of Westminister, Colo., Patrick Walker of Utica, N.Y., and Terrance Walker of Smyrna, Ga.; one daughter, Jennifer Farina of Chuluota, Fla.; two sisters, Joan Keefe of Earlville and Susan Samuel of Circleville, Ohio.; three grandsons; and four granddaughters.
Graveside services, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct 20, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with U.S. Air Force chaplain officiating. After the services in Pensacola there will be a celebration of his life at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV).
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangemenst.
KOREA, VIETNAM
Retired Maj. Robert Calhoun Walker, age 76, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Oct. 9, 2006.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Detroit, to Edwin and Virginia Arnold Walker.
Maj. Walker was a resident of DeFuniak Springs since 1999, after living in the previous 28 years in Destin, Fla. He retired as a major in the Air Force after more than 20 years of service.
Maj. Walker was raised in upstate New York, was a graduate of Earlville High School, Class of 48, and graduated from Morrisville State College in 1950. He received his pilot wings in 1952 and flew in the Korean conflict and during the Vietnam era. Over his distinguished military career, Maj. Walker received numerous awards and decorations for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Maj. Walker was one of the original Air Commandos in the early 1960's out of Hurlburt Field, Fla. and logged over 265 combat missions. Throughout his service, Maj. Walker gave faithful and conscientious service to his county. His standard of conduct and leadership has proved as an excellent example of those who had been associated with him.
After retirement, Maj. Walker settled with his family in Destin, where he started his own construction company, traveled extensively with his wife and family, and enjoyed gardening and boating in his spare time.
Maj. Walker was predeceased by his father and mother.
Maj. Walker is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Walker of DeFuniak Springs; three sons, Robert Walker Jr. of Westminister, Colo., Patrick Walker of Utica, N.Y., and Terrance Walker of Smyrna, Ga.; one daughter, Jennifer Farina of Chuluota, Fla.; two sisters, Joan Keefe of Earlville and Susan Samuel of Circleville, Ohio.; three grandsons; and four granddaughters.
Graveside services, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct 20, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with U.S. Air Force chaplain officiating. After the services in Pensacola there will be a celebration of his life at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV).
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangemenst.
MAJOR, US AIR FORCE
KOREA, VIETNAM
Retired Maj. Robert Calhoun Walker, age 76, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Oct. 9, 2006.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Detroit, to Edwin and Virginia Arnold Walker.
Maj. Walker was a resident of DeFuniak Springs since 1999, after living in the previous 28 years in Destin, Fla. He retired as a major in the Air Force after more than 20 years of service.
Maj. Walker was raised in upstate New York, was a graduate of Earlville High School, Class of 48, and graduated from Morrisville State College in 1950. He received his pilot wings in 1952 and flew in the Korean conflict and during the Vietnam era. Over his distinguished military career, Maj. Walker received numerous awards and decorations for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Maj. Walker was one of the original Air Commandos in the early 1960's out of Hurlburt Field, Fla. and logged over 265 combat missions. Throughout his service, Maj. Walker gave faithful and conscientious service to his county. His standard of conduct and leadership has proved as an excellent example of those who had been associated with him.
After retirement, Maj. Walker settled with his family in Destin, where he started his own construction company, traveled extensively with his wife and family, and enjoyed gardening and boating in his spare time.
Maj. Walker was predeceased by his father and mother.
Maj. Walker is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Walker of DeFuniak Springs; three sons, Robert Walker Jr. of Westminister, Colo., Patrick Walker of Utica, N.Y., and Terrance Walker of Smyrna, Ga.; one daughter, Jennifer Farina of Chuluota, Fla.; two sisters, Joan Keefe of Earlville and Susan Samuel of Circleville, Ohio.; three grandsons; and four granddaughters.
Graveside services, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct 20, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with U.S. Air Force chaplain officiating. After the services in Pensacola there will be a celebration of his life at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV).
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangemenst.
KOREA, VIETNAM
Retired Maj. Robert Calhoun Walker, age 76, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Oct. 9, 2006.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Detroit, to Edwin and Virginia Arnold Walker.
Maj. Walker was a resident of DeFuniak Springs since 1999, after living in the previous 28 years in Destin, Fla. He retired as a major in the Air Force after more than 20 years of service.
Maj. Walker was raised in upstate New York, was a graduate of Earlville High School, Class of 48, and graduated from Morrisville State College in 1950. He received his pilot wings in 1952 and flew in the Korean conflict and during the Vietnam era. Over his distinguished military career, Maj. Walker received numerous awards and decorations for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Maj. Walker was one of the original Air Commandos in the early 1960's out of Hurlburt Field, Fla. and logged over 265 combat missions. Throughout his service, Maj. Walker gave faithful and conscientious service to his county. His standard of conduct and leadership has proved as an excellent example of those who had been associated with him.
After retirement, Maj. Walker settled with his family in Destin, where he started his own construction company, traveled extensively with his wife and family, and enjoyed gardening and boating in his spare time.
Maj. Walker was predeceased by his father and mother.
Maj. Walker is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Walker of DeFuniak Springs; three sons, Robert Walker Jr. of Westminister, Colo., Patrick Walker of Utica, N.Y., and Terrance Walker of Smyrna, Ga.; one daughter, Jennifer Farina of Chuluota, Fla.; two sisters, Joan Keefe of Earlville and Susan Samuel of Circleville, Ohio.; three grandsons; and four granddaughters.
Graveside services, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct 20, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with U.S. Air Force chaplain officiating. After the services in Pensacola there will be a celebration of his life at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV).
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangemenst.
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