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- Munford Chapel Ebituaries
Charles L. Walker
October 24, 2014
Atoka - CHARLES L. WALKER, 82, became absent from the body and present with the Lord on October 23, 2014 at his home. A faithful member, former deacon, and Ruling Elder Emeritus of Atoka Presbyterian Church, he always said he attended services there before he was born. A life-long resident of Atoka, Charles graduated from Munford High School and attended UT-Martin briefly before serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he returned to Atoka where he farmed and for a while was involved in the cotton gin and fertilizer businesses. In 1960, he was elected a County Commissioner and served in that capacity for 50 years, retiring as the second-longest active commissioner in the state. Along with four other men, he signed the charter to establish Tipton Academy in 1965, and served several terms on the Board of Directors. After serving two terms as a town alderman, Charles was elected Mayor of Atoka in 1969, an office he held for over 41 years. Beginning in 1975, he was instrumental in forming Munford Development Company, Tipton County Land Company, Charles L. Walker Enterprises, and several other businesses. In the ensuing years, he developed numerous subdivisions and commercial properties in South Tipton County. Charles was chosen as “Outstanding Person of the Year” by the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce in August of 1998, and was the selected honoree at Atoka’s “Day in the Park” celebration the following October. On July 25, 2009, he was featured in the “Celebration of 40 Years of Progress in Atoka.” He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Venita Bell Walker of Atoka; one son, Charles L. “Chuck” Walker, Jr. of Cordova; seven daughters: Rene’ (Allen) Smithers of Hattiesburg, MS, Cheryl (Randall) Thomas of Concord, NC, Daphne (Chris) Stroud of Atoka, Wynne (Keith) O’Kelley of Troy, TN, Lauren (Wayne) Bouler of Atoka, Melanie (Rob) Farmer of Cruger, MS, and Dana (Stephen) Gullett of Olive Branch, MS. He also leaves 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, his sister, Peggy (Manard) Cole of Drummonds and his sister-in-law, Gladys Walker of Atoka. He was pre-deceased by his parents, C.J. and Lottie Billings Walker and his brother, Douglas L. Walker. Visitation will be held at Munford Funeral Home, Munford Chapel, October 25 from 4-7 p.m. and a Service of Thanksgiving will be at Salem Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. on October 26 with visitation an hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery. Anyone desiring to send a memorial may direct it to Atoka Presbyterian Church, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, the American Cancer Society, or a preferred charity.
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