Norman Walker

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at West Country Club Road Church of Christ for Norman Walker, age 93, of Roswell, who passed away on Jan. 6, 2010. Elton Dilbeck will officiate. Norman Woodrow Walker was born Dec. 12, 1916 in Noodle, Texas to William Thomas and Alberta Boone Turner Walker, who preceded him in death. Maxine Walker; his first wife; 4 sisters and 2 brothers also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Billie; brother Opal Walker, and sister Faye James. Also daughter Kay Walker Peterson, Husband Gene of Artesia; and son Dan Hall Walker, Wife Ann of Roswell. Three grandchildren Pam Homer, Husband Billy, Mark Peterson, Wife Nancy of Artesia and Josh Walker of Roswell. Three great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Tyler Peterson, and Amy Homer all of Artesia. Also numerous nieces and nephews. He came to Roswell in Dec. 1929. He graduated for RHS in 1937. During school day the worked for Roswell Dispatch and Roswell Daily Record. After high school he worked for Ma Bell Telephone doing all the installation of phone lines at Walker Air Field. Also in 1941 he started selling auto parts from the trunk of his car. This business grew and operated as Auto Supply at 701 S. Richardson until he sold it in 1980. He married his high school sweetheart, Maxine Hall Dec. 31, 1937 in Roswell. They were married until her death on April 23, 2004. During their long life together they enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting (dad) and their church family activities and weekly 42 parties. Norman was instrumental in starting Boy Scout Troop 72, which is still and active troop today. He was a past member of the Masons, Elks and Lions Clubs. He was an active member of Rotary receiving the Harris Fellow Award. He was a life long member ofthe Church of Christ serving as a Deacon for several years. Norman married Billie Faye Millsap Massey March 12, 2005. They planned on filling out their final days traveling. However they were met with failing health. Billie took such loving care of Norman until his death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be made to the Assurance Home of Roswell, 1000 E. Eighteen St., Roswell, NM. Or the NM Christian Children's Home at 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales, NM 88130-9411. Or to a charity of your choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Norman Walker

December 12, 1916 - January 6, 2010