Ronald Walker Obituary

Graveside services for Ron Walker, 77, of Athens are scheduled for 2:00 p. m. , Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens with Rev. Virgil Feinsod and Bro. Billy Cissell officiating and under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home. Ron went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Tyler, Texas in the presence of his loving wife Sharon. Ronald Dee Walker was born August 23, 1946, in Houston, Texas, the son of Oran Dee Walker and Dorothy Dean (Roger) Walker. He married the love of his life, Sharon Walker, in 1968. Upon college graduation, Ron worked as a Texas State Highway Patrolman for 10 years before becoming the Chief of Police at Trinity Valley Community College. After graduating with his Master's Degree from Sam Houston State University, Ron became the Professor and Head of the Criminal Justice Department at TVCC, a position he held for 31 years before his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in his shop, watching old westerns, and hunting. He spent his entire life fervently loving and serving the Lord. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sharon Walker of Athens; his children, Lori White and husband Wesley of San Antonio, Chris Walker and wife Hilda of San Antonio, and Susie Parsons and fiance of San Antonio; sister, Carol Germany of Hewett; grandchildren, Sydney Odom and husband Cardo, Eden White, Joey White, Anna Parsons, Alex Ruiz, Adam Ruiz, Madelyn Walker, and Miranda Walker; great-grandsons Blaine and River Odom, great-granddaughter due in February, and many other beloved family members and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Shelton, Donna Bennett, Warner Williams, Timothy Day, Brad Tharp, and Cardo Odom. The family would like for people to share their favorite memories of Ron through a letter and will provide a collection box at the service. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, the family would like the donations made to the Tunnels 2 Towers Organization or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.