Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker
October 3, 1942 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 78)
Milton Gage Walker, 78, passed away Sat. Jan. 9, 2021, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Wed. Jan. 13, 2021, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Dr. Walker was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Trion, GA to the late Solon L. Walker Sr. and Mary Gage Walker. He attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. Dr. Walker taught and coached at West Marion, Natchez, and Forest High Schools and was a principal at Clinton High School. While working at MSU he earned his Doctorate of Education. Dr. Walker was also the Superintendent of Education for the Columbia Public School District, was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, was a professor at Belhaven College, was the Executive Vice President of Glynn Griffing & Associates, and was the owner of Milton Walker & Associates. Over the course of his coaching and educational career, he had a positive effect on the lives of so many.
Dr. Walker was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon where he taught Sunday School and served on several committees. He loved teaching the Word of God and impacted many lives. Pops loved his children and grandchildren. He spent countless hours supporting them in their sporting events and various activities. Dr. Walker also loved entertaining at his home and “Pops Place” at Smith Lake.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stacey McCann (Steve) and Christi Walker; two sons, Gage Walker (Carrie) and Brent Walker (Katie); sister, Carolyn Waters and 9 grandchildren, Andrew McCann, Addy McCann, Cailey Walker, Lainey Walker, Emmie Walker, Lela Walker, William Walker, Maggie Walker and James Walker. Mr. Walker is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Josie Summer Walker, and a brother, Solon L. Walker Jr.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Brandon or Hartfield Academy in his memory.
To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker, please visit our tribute store.
SERVICES
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Wednesday
January 13, 2021
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Crestview Memorial Gardens
1106 Star Rd
Brandon, MS 39042
October 3, 1942 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 78)
Milton Gage Walker, 78, passed away Sat. Jan. 9, 2021, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Wed. Jan. 13, 2021, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Dr. Walker was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Trion, GA to the late Solon L. Walker Sr. and Mary Gage Walker. He attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. Dr. Walker taught and coached at West Marion, Natchez, and Forest High Schools and was a principal at Clinton High School. While working at MSU he earned his Doctorate of Education. Dr. Walker was also the Superintendent of Education for the Columbia Public School District, was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, was a professor at Belhaven College, was the Executive Vice President of Glynn Griffing & Associates, and was the owner of Milton Walker & Associates. Over the course of his coaching and educational career, he had a positive effect on the lives of so many.
Dr. Walker was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon where he taught Sunday School and served on several committees. He loved teaching the Word of God and impacted many lives. Pops loved his children and grandchildren. He spent countless hours supporting them in their sporting events and various activities. Dr. Walker also loved entertaining at his home and “Pops Place” at Smith Lake.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stacey McCann (Steve) and Christi Walker; two sons, Gage Walker (Carrie) and Brent Walker (Katie); sister, Carolyn Waters and 9 grandchildren, Andrew McCann, Addy McCann, Cailey Walker, Lainey Walker, Emmie Walker, Lela Walker, William Walker, Maggie Walker and James Walker. Mr. Walker is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Josie Summer Walker, and a brother, Solon L. Walker Jr.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Brandon or Hartfield Academy in his memory.
To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker, please visit our tribute store.
SERVICES
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Wednesday
January 13, 2021
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Crestview Memorial Gardens
1106 Star Rd
Brandon, MS 39042
Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker
October 3, 1942 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 78)
Milton Gage Walker, 78, passed away Sat. Jan. 9, 2021, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Wed. Jan. 13, 2021, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Dr. Walker was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Trion, GA to the late Solon L. Walker Sr. and Mary Gage Walker. He attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. Dr. Walker taught and coached at West Marion, Natchez, and Forest High Schools and was a principal at Clinton High School. While working at MSU he earned his Doctorate of Education. Dr. Walker was also the Superintendent of Education for the Columbia Public School District, was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, was a professor at Belhaven College, was the Executive Vice President of Glynn Griffing & Associates, and was the owner of Milton Walker & Associates. Over the course of his coaching and educational career, he had a positive effect on the lives of so many.
Dr. Walker was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon where he taught Sunday School and served on several committees. He loved teaching the Word of God and impacted many lives. Pops loved his children and grandchildren. He spent countless hours supporting them in their sporting events and various activities. Dr. Walker also loved entertaining at his home and “Pops Place” at Smith Lake.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stacey McCann (Steve) and Christi Walker; two sons, Gage Walker (Carrie) and Brent Walker (Katie); sister, Carolyn Waters and 9 grandchildren, Andrew McCann, Addy McCann, Cailey Walker, Lainey Walker, Emmie Walker, Lela Walker, William Walker, Maggie Walker and James Walker. Mr. Walker is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Josie Summer Walker, and a brother, Solon L. Walker Jr.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Brandon or Hartfield Academy in his memory.
To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker, please visit our tribute store.
SERVICES
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Wednesday
January 13, 2021
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Crestview Memorial Gardens
1106 Star Rd
Brandon, MS 39042
October 3, 1942 ~ January 9, 2021 (age 78)
Milton Gage Walker, 78, passed away Sat. Jan. 9, 2021, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Wed. Jan. 13, 2021, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Dr. Walker was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Trion, GA to the late Solon L. Walker Sr. and Mary Gage Walker. He attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education. Dr. Walker taught and coached at West Marion, Natchez, and Forest High Schools and was a principal at Clinton High School. While working at MSU he earned his Doctorate of Education. Dr. Walker was also the Superintendent of Education for the Columbia Public School District, was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, was a professor at Belhaven College, was the Executive Vice President of Glynn Griffing & Associates, and was the owner of Milton Walker & Associates. Over the course of his coaching and educational career, he had a positive effect on the lives of so many.
Dr. Walker was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon where he taught Sunday School and served on several committees. He loved teaching the Word of God and impacted many lives. Pops loved his children and grandchildren. He spent countless hours supporting them in their sporting events and various activities. Dr. Walker also loved entertaining at his home and “Pops Place” at Smith Lake.
He is survived by his two daughters, Stacey McCann (Steve) and Christi Walker; two sons, Gage Walker (Carrie) and Brent Walker (Katie); sister, Carolyn Waters and 9 grandchildren, Andrew McCann, Addy McCann, Cailey Walker, Lainey Walker, Emmie Walker, Lela Walker, William Walker, Maggie Walker and James Walker. Mr. Walker is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Josie Summer Walker, and a brother, Solon L. Walker Jr.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Brandon or Hartfield Academy in his memory.
To send sympathy gifts to the family or plant a tree in memory of Milton Gage "Hoot" Walker, please visit our tribute store.
SERVICES
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Wednesday
January 13, 2021
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Crestview Memorial Gardens
1106 Star Rd
Brandon, MS 39042
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