Vadis Burl Walker, 80, a retired farmer of Route 2, Doniphan, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 1989, at his residence. He had been in failing health for some time, but his death was sudden and unexpected. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was born April 30, 1909, in Thomasville, but had been a resident of Ripley County for the last 41 years.
Survivors include three sisters, Velma Walker, Zella Foster, and Stella Sanders, all of Doniphan; three brothers, Otis Walker and Cleo (Pete) Walker, both of Doniphan, and Ira Walker, Ellsinore; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Edwards Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Gore officiating. Burial was in the Woodside Cemetery in Thomasville.
Pallbearers were Wayne Sanders, Dayne Sanders, David Sanders, B. J. Campbell, Charles Walker and Dwain Crites.
Published May 8, 1989 in the Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, MO
Rest In Peace
You cannot say, you must not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile
and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be,
since he lingers there;
So think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here,
Think of him still
as the same, and say
He is not dead, he is just away
..... James Whitcomb Riley.....
Pamela 47334090
Vadis Burl Walker, 80, a retired farmer of Route 2, Doniphan, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 1989, at his residence. He had been in failing health for some time, but his death was sudden and unexpected. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was born April 30, 1909, in Thomasville, but had been a resident of Ripley County for the last 41 years.
Survivors include three sisters, Velma Walker, Zella Foster, and Stella Sanders, all of Doniphan; three brothers, Otis Walker and Cleo (Pete) Walker, both of Doniphan, and Ira Walker, Ellsinore; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Edwards Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Gore officiating. Burial was in the Woodside Cemetery in Thomasville.
Pallbearers were Wayne Sanders, Dayne Sanders, David Sanders, B. J. Campbell, Charles Walker and Dwain Crites.
Published May 8, 1989 in the Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, MO
Rest In Peace
You cannot say, you must not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile
and a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be,
since he lingers there;
So think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here,
Think of him still
as the same, and say
He is not dead, he is just away
..... James Whitcomb Riley.....
Pamela 47334090
Family Members
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Virda Pansy Walker Crites
1896–1984
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Willie Jane Walker Crites
1898–1985
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Cordelia Mary Walker
1900–1902
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Otis Earnest "Earnie" Walker
1902–1992
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Archie Jackson Walker
1904–1971
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Ina Geneva Walker Harris
1907–1977
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Velma Elizabeth "Sis" Walker
1911–2003
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Ira Benjamin Walker
1913–1992
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Zella Mable "Zet" Walker Foster
1915–2007
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Stella Nova Walker Sanders
1917–2002
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Cleo Clinton "Pete" Walker
1919–1998
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Leslie Lee Walker
1921–1921
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