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June 25, 1922 - April 12, 2010
Homer L. Walker, 87, of Soddy-Daisy passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1922 in Sequatchie Valley, TN. He was a lifetime member of the Dividing Ridge Church of God. He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local #846 for approximately 65 years while serving as a past President and an Assistant Business Agent and a Laborer Forman for TVA. He also worked for various contractors in the Chattanooga area. He loved sports and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; George W. and Lizzie Marie Walker, brothers; James Lee, Eugene, and Howard Walker, sister; Naomi Atchley.
He is survived by his partner in life of 68 years; Laura B. “Pet” Walker, children; Wayne and wife Alice Walker, Barbara and husband Paul Flaherty, Ronnie “Runt” and wife Bobbie Walker, and Sandra G. Walker, brothers; Russell and Wendell Walker, and sister-in-law; Arvin King, grandchildren; Steve Flaherty, Danny Flaherty, Jason Walker, Ronnie Walker Jr., Dawn Goggins, and Lori Boyle, 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Kenneth Yates officiating. Interment will follow the service at Dividing Ridge Church of God Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Donald Zeigler and Nurses Gail and Vicky of Guardian Home Care. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com. Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
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