Lawrence Gordon Walker of Blanchester, OH. Born on March 11, 1927 in Midland, OH. Passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ella (nee Rutledge) Walker. Loving father of Kevin Lee Walker of Batavia, OH., Mary Ellen (Steve) Ziegelmeyer of Blanchester, OH. and Thomas Glenn (Christina) Walker of Wilmington, OH. Proud grandfather of Erin, Travis and Kristina Ziegelmeyer. Dear brother of Robert "Bob" Walker, Nancy Browne and the late Jim Walker. Cherished son of the late Glenn D. and Gladys Marie (nee Davis) Walker. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Gordon was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blanchester. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Gordon taught music for 36 years, most with Blanchester local schools.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 12 Noon, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, where friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of service.
Interment with military honors, Blanchester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Gordon Walker to the American Cancer Society, 1198 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH. 43220.
Pastor Steve Sabin of the First Baptist Church in Blanchester will be the minister for Gordon's services.
Funeral Home:
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester
120 W. Main St.
Blanchester, OH
US 45107