Walker, George W.

Obituaries

George W. Walker
April 13, 1913-June 20, 1991


Niles Daily Star, Thursday, June 20, 1991, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library


Funeral services for George W. "Stub" Walker, 78, of 1360 Oak St., Niles, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Clayton D. Fairo, pastor.

Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

Mr. Walker died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born April 13, 1913, in Grand Rapids, and lived in the Niles area all his life.

Mr. Walker retired as a firefighter at City of Niles Fire Department.

On June 26, 1935, in Niles, he married Alberta L. Ballard, who survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Joseph A. Walker of Niles and George W. Walker Jr. of Buchanan; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Joseph C. Walker of Stockton, Calif.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation of First Presbyterian Church, Berrien County Cancer Service or Hospice at Home.

Arrangements handled by Halbritter Funeral Home.