Jimmie Ray Walker
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on Nov. 28, 1948, in Lake Charles, La.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; stepfather, Ralph Sanders; and stepbrother, R.W. Sanders.
Ray was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Dale in Teletype Maintenance. While serving, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning from Vietnam, he graduated from McNeese University with a degree in forestry.
Ray is survived by his wife, Jade Broussard Walker; daughter, Nicole Walker Rodericks (Ryan); and his two adored grandchildren, Evan Walker Rodericks and Alexis Jade Rodericks; sister, Pat Brummett (Ricky), DeQuincy; brothers, Eric Walker, San Diego, Calif., Wes Walker (Diana), Corpus Christi, Texas; and sister, Sondra Walker Nunez.
Ray was blessed with a fine mind and many talents. He believed he could do anything if he persevered. He loved his country. He was a quiet patriot and always valued the opportunities this country offered to its people. He was a hard worker and employee and held himself to very high standards. Ray always strived to instill all those things in his precious daughter, Nicole, and his beloved grandchildren. His favorite saying to his beloved grandchildren was, “always be a leader; never a follower.”
Ray spent most of his career in the petrochemical industry. He was employed by Recon Engineering for the last 15 years.
Ray always loved to fish and golf, and always wanted to vacation where it was hot. When his grandchildren came along they quickly became his favorite pastime. He tried to attend all of Evan’s games and practices in the many sports in which he excelled. During his last active days he would have Jade drive him to the field so he could watch Evan play ball. Alexis was the apple of his eye, and he loved the fact that she loved sports as much as he did. They spent many hours practicing in the backyard and perfecting her skills. Those children will always have these precious memories to cherish as they continue to remember “Paw-Paw,” and he will continue to cheer them on from above.
American Press Friday October 13 2017
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on Nov. 28, 1948, in Lake Charles, La.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; stepfather, Ralph Sanders; and stepbrother, R.W. Sanders.
Ray was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Dale in Teletype Maintenance. While serving, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning from Vietnam, he graduated from McNeese University with a degree in forestry.
Ray is survived by his wife, Jade Broussard Walker; daughter, Nicole Walker Rodericks (Ryan); and his two adored grandchildren, Evan Walker Rodericks and Alexis Jade Rodericks; sister, Pat Brummett (Ricky), DeQuincy; brothers, Eric Walker, San Diego, Calif., Wes Walker (Diana), Corpus Christi, Texas; and sister, Sondra Walker Nunez.
Ray was blessed with a fine mind and many talents. He believed he could do anything if he persevered. He loved his country. He was a quiet patriot and always valued the opportunities this country offered to its people. He was a hard worker and employee and held himself to very high standards. Ray always strived to instill all those things in his precious daughter, Nicole, and his beloved grandchildren. His favorite saying to his beloved grandchildren was, “always be a leader; never a follower.”
Ray spent most of his career in the petrochemical industry. He was employed by Recon Engineering for the last 15 years.
Ray always loved to fish and golf, and always wanted to vacation where it was hot. When his grandchildren came along they quickly became his favorite pastime. He tried to attend all of Evan’s games and practices in the many sports in which he excelled. During his last active days he would have Jade drive him to the field so he could watch Evan play ball. Alexis was the apple of his eye, and he loved the fact that she loved sports as much as he did. They spent many hours practicing in the backyard and perfecting her skills. Those children will always have these precious memories to cherish as they continue to remember “Paw-Paw,” and he will continue to cheer them on from above.
American Press Friday October 13 2017
Jimmie Ray Walker
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on Nov. 28, 1948, in Lake Charles, La.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; stepfather, Ralph Sanders; and stepbrother, R.W. Sanders.
Ray was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Dale in Teletype Maintenance. While serving, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning from Vietnam, he graduated from McNeese University with a degree in forestry.
Ray is survived by his wife, Jade Broussard Walker; daughter, Nicole Walker Rodericks (Ryan); and his two adored grandchildren, Evan Walker Rodericks and Alexis Jade Rodericks; sister, Pat Brummett (Ricky), DeQuincy; brothers, Eric Walker, San Diego, Calif., Wes Walker (Diana), Corpus Christi, Texas; and sister, Sondra Walker Nunez.
Ray was blessed with a fine mind and many talents. He believed he could do anything if he persevered. He loved his country. He was a quiet patriot and always valued the opportunities this country offered to its people. He was a hard worker and employee and held himself to very high standards. Ray always strived to instill all those things in his precious daughter, Nicole, and his beloved grandchildren. His favorite saying to his beloved grandchildren was, “always be a leader; never a follower.”
Ray spent most of his career in the petrochemical industry. He was employed by Recon Engineering for the last 15 years.
Ray always loved to fish and golf, and always wanted to vacation where it was hot. When his grandchildren came along they quickly became his favorite pastime. He tried to attend all of Evan’s games and practices in the many sports in which he excelled. During his last active days he would have Jade drive him to the field so he could watch Evan play ball. Alexis was the apple of his eye, and he loved the fact that she loved sports as much as he did. They spent many hours practicing in the backyard and perfecting her skills. Those children will always have these precious memories to cherish as they continue to remember “Paw-Paw,” and he will continue to cheer them on from above.
American Press Friday October 13 2017
Ray Walker passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Jimmie Ray Walker was born to Eloise Cotten Sanders and James O “Jimmy” Walker on Nov. 28, 1948, in Lake Charles, La.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; stepfather, Ralph Sanders; and stepbrother, R.W. Sanders.
Ray was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Dale in Teletype Maintenance. While serving, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning from Vietnam, he graduated from McNeese University with a degree in forestry.
Ray is survived by his wife, Jade Broussard Walker; daughter, Nicole Walker Rodericks (Ryan); and his two adored grandchildren, Evan Walker Rodericks and Alexis Jade Rodericks; sister, Pat Brummett (Ricky), DeQuincy; brothers, Eric Walker, San Diego, Calif., Wes Walker (Diana), Corpus Christi, Texas; and sister, Sondra Walker Nunez.
Ray was blessed with a fine mind and many talents. He believed he could do anything if he persevered. He loved his country. He was a quiet patriot and always valued the opportunities this country offered to its people. He was a hard worker and employee and held himself to very high standards. Ray always strived to instill all those things in his precious daughter, Nicole, and his beloved grandchildren. His favorite saying to his beloved grandchildren was, “always be a leader; never a follower.”
Ray spent most of his career in the petrochemical industry. He was employed by Recon Engineering for the last 15 years.
Ray always loved to fish and golf, and always wanted to vacation where it was hot. When his grandchildren came along they quickly became his favorite pastime. He tried to attend all of Evan’s games and practices in the many sports in which he excelled. During his last active days he would have Jade drive him to the field so he could watch Evan play ball. Alexis was the apple of his eye, and he loved the fact that she loved sports as much as he did. They spent many hours practicing in the backyard and perfecting her skills. Those children will always have these precious memories to cherish as they continue to remember “Paw-Paw,” and he will continue to cheer them on from above.
American Press Friday October 13 2017
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