Bob E. Walker

On August 13th Robert (Bob) Eugene Walker joined his wife, Lily and son Robert in Heaven. He died from a broken heart after his wife passed away on June 5th. He will be greatly missed by his sister Beverly (Richard) Ormston, Iowa; daughters, Sharon (Craig) Keagy, Kathy (Larry) June; grandchildren, Trevor (Nuni) Stewart, Ian (Sarah) Stewart, Joanna (Jeff) Neises, Erika (Daniel) Linares, Devin June, Tranesa June and great grandchildren, Kaira, Adeleine, Faith, Sarah, Harper, Emily; brother-in-law Kenny Jones, nieces, nephews, HUMM brothers, and HUMC family. Bob was born in Jessup, Iowa, and was raised on a farm. He joined the Army Air Corp during World War II. While stationed in England he met the love of his life, Lily. They were married 74 years. After the war he received training and 2 knives to be a butcher with the GI Bill. Eventually he became a U.S. Postal Carrier, from which he retired after 30+ years. His greatest joy was his family. He passed peacefully because of the kind and loving care from Serenity Hospice and Homestead Assisted Living in Derby with family by his side. Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Thursday August 16, 2018 at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, KS 67037. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to His Helping Hands.