Oscar Bennett Walker Jr.'s Obituary
Oscar Bennett Walker, Jr., 74, of Memphis died Friday, December 21, 2018 in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis with Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Oscar was born July 11, 1944 in Red River County, Texas to Ocie Lee and Oscar Bennett Walker, Sr. He had been a resident of Memphis for 30 years. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator prior to his retirement. He loved music, could fix anything, and was a jokester.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Jeannette McHam.
He is survived by 3 sisters, Virginia Saxon of Memphis, Zoda Ferris of Pampa, and Wenell Schull of Memphis; a brother, Wendell Walker of Wellington; a son, Jeremy Walker of Colorado; 3 daughters, Peggy Sue, Donna Lyon, and Amanda Walker of Colorado; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to the Memphis Convalescent Center.
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