O. L. (Ike) Walker was born April 14, 1916 in Adamsville, TN, the son of the late Marcus and Rosa Bertha Droke Walker.
He was united in marriage to Rheba Faye Ledbetter on October 20, 1934. Mrs. Walker preceded him in death on December 18, 1997.
Mr. Walker was a Charter member of the First Christian Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. He owned and operated Walker Grocery for 65 years, worked on the board of directors for the McNairy County General Hospital for 18 years, and owned a Buick car lot business. He also was Bank President of Bank of Adamsville, TN, which is now CB&S Bank.
Mr. Walker departed this life on November 22, 2013 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 97 Years, 7 Months, 8 Days.
He is survived by a son, Eddie Walker Sr. of Adamsville, TN; four grandchildren, Angela Blanton and husband David of Franklin, TN, Tammie Daniels of Adamsville, TN, Eddie Walker Jr. and wife Collen of Collierville, TN, Michael Walker and wife Christy of Acton, TN; five great grandchildren, Clair Walker, Reese Walker of Acton, TN, Matthew Blanton of Franklin, TN, Adam Blanton of Franklin, TN, Amie Roland of Adamsville, TN; a great great grandchild, Maddox Gant Roland; and a special friend, Helen Scott of Adamsville, TN.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Walker was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemary Scott; a daughter-in-law, Linda Walker; three sisters, Oleta Lamb, Zada Plunk and Beatrice Smith; and a brother, Albin Walker.
