Mr. Willie "June" Walker Jr.

October 30, 1936 - September 26, 2019

On Thursday morning, September 26, 2019, God looked down from Heaven and called home his son Willie “June” Walker home. He peacefully accepted and entered eternal rest. Willie, “June” was born on October 30, 1936 to Willie Walker, Sr. and Sarah Sion Walker in Carencro, LA. He was a kind man who always had a smile for all he met. He loved to tell stories, had a great sense of humor and always made friends and family laugh. He was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. He took great pride in children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his legacy, one sister, Dorothy Walker Sampy of Carencro, LA, his children, Theodosia (Sherry) Gray (George), Killeen, TX, Ralph Walker (Linda), Sunset, La, William Walker, Church Point, LA, Gabriel Walker (Vanessa), Deridder, LA, Christopher Walker, Monroe, LA, Chris Walker, Sunset, LA, Theodosia Gray (George), and Josephine Walker of Sunset, LA, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. Willie was preceded in death by his children, Aristide and Donald Walker, his parents Willie Walker, Sr. and Sarah Sion Walker, sisters Bernice Walker Jackson, Ruby Walker Savoie, and brothers Melvin Walker and Hyman Walker. The family requests visiting hours and viewing be observed on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at Williams Funeral Home, 817 E South Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Funeral services are to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 174 Church Street, Grand Coteau, LA. Interment will take place in St. Charles Cemetery. Rev. Derrick Weingartner, S.J. will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial Share words of comfort with the Walker family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.