David W. Walker, 56, of Springfield died at 7:46 p.m. June 29, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center.David W. Walker, 56, of Springfield died at 7:46 p.m. June 29, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born July 6, 1962, in Benton, the son of Sam and Brenda Flatt Walker. He married Debra Hughes on Sept. 29, 1989, in Springfield. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Taylor Walker of Springfield; parents, Sam Walker of Havana and Brenda Walker of Springfield; one sister, Valerie (and Bill) Strayer of Springfield; one uncle, David Walker of The Villages, Fla.; four nieces; and one nephew.
He graduated from Astoria High School in 1981 and attended Spoon River College in Canton. He was employed by the State of Illinois CMS until his retirement in 2017. He was a life member of the TRN Club.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
A private family memorial ceremony will be held at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.
Memorials may be made to ARDS Foundation, 3330 Dundee Rd., Suite C4, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Condolences may be sent to butlerfuneralhomes.com.
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