Papa died on Friday, February 6.  He fought a tough battle with liver and colon cancer.  His funeral was the following Tuesday, and it was really nice, including a speech by Jason.

Here are a few pictures to share of him...

with baby Grant

All the grandsons in January 2012

Reiders 2nd birthday in May 2013

I think this is my favorite ever

 Grant's baptism in October 2013.

 

The whole family, Christmas day 2013

Papa raised the most incredible man I know and for that, I will always be grateful.  He and Ruby would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this Saturday.

Here's the beginning of Jason's speech - his obituary.

Dad died Friday, February 6, 2015 at his home. He was born July 3, 1946 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lonnie Wesley and Essie Mae Baker Walker. He graduated from Vanoss High School.

He married Ruby Roach on February 21, 1970 in Ada, Oklahoma. Dad was a construction supervisor for Pontotoc County Self Help Housing, a rancher and spent most of his career as owner of Walker Construction. He attended Crosspointe Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of the home; one daughter, Misty Turner and husband Mark of Holdenville,Ok;  one son, Jason Walker and wife Stacy of Stillwater, Ok;  three brothers, Don Walker of Moore, Ok, Johnny Walker of Stratford, Ok and Wayne Walker of Vanoss; five grandchildren, Morgan and Manning Turner, Grant, Kyle and Reid Walker.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lena Riley and Mildred Nail.

Bearers are Brian Carter, Randy Ellis, Jeremy Bagwell, Jeremy Cothren, Brandon Chandler and Josh Turner. Honorary bearers are longtime friend, Dennis Ellis, Wayne Cothren and George King.