Irene Hall Walker, 88
Mrs. Irene (Hall) Walker of Campbellsville was born on July 19, 1927 in Greensburg to the late Bedie and Emma Frances (Chaudoin) Hall. She departed this life on May 15, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, having attained the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Taylor’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Walker a homemaker and wife of Mr. William Lewis “James” Walker, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2000. She enjoyed several hobbies, such as quilting, canning, raising a garden, camping, and dry land fishing, but her true passion was in being a mother and grandmother. Her nurturing spirit always made sure her family and friends never left her house hungry.
She leaves to carry her legacy:
Two sons: Gordon Walker and wife Roberta of Campbellsville, and W.L. Walker and wife Kathy of Summersville,
Four siblings: Leland Hall and wife Barbara of Science Hill, Ray Hall and companion Mary Reed of Campbellsville, Janetta Milby of Summersville, and Rachel Dobson, also of Summersville,
Four grandchildren: Gwen Walker, Bro. Brandon Walker and wife Sherri, Robbie Walker, and Scott Walker,
Five great-grandchildren: Will Taylor, Alyssa Walker, Landon Walker, Emma Walker, and Chloe Walker,
One step great-grandson: Tyler Stryker,
A brother-in-law: V.T. Altman of Greensburg,
And a host of extended family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Thomas Walker in 1964; two sisters, Wilma Durrett and Mathis Altman; a sister-in-law, Norma Jean Hall; and three brothers-in-law, Rev. Ancil “Bug” Durrett, Finis Milby, and Quincy Dobson.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Walker on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The eulogy will be delivered by her grandson, Bro. Brandon Walker. Interment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Montgomery Mill Rd, Summersville, KY 42743.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST at the funeral home.
Mr. Donald “Gene” Pritchard, the son of the late Eddie and Mary Osborne Pritchard, was born May 14, 1938 in Jefferson County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab. He was 78 years of age.
Mr. Donald Keith “Donnie” McFall was born in Taylor County on February 18, 1949 to the late Calvin and Doris (Harmon) McFall. He departed this life on April 27, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Mr. McFall was a retired mechanic. He enjoyed spending time outdoors; fishing and gardening were two of his favorite pastimes. He loved to travel and spent several weeks in the Smokies throughout his lifetime. Mr. McFall professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First General Baptist Church.
Mr. Thomas Davis, Sr. of Radcliff, formerly of Greensburg, was born to Mary (Johnson) Leonard and the late Riley Angelo Davis, Sr. in Lafayette, Indiana on October 30, 1973. He departed this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Grayson County as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Davis was 42 years, 5 months, and 24 days of age. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working with his hands and earned a living as a farmer and landscaper.
Mrs. Brenda Lou (Caulk) Lloyd was born on August 4, 1948 in Taylor County to the late Coy and Mary (Scott) Caulk. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville after a short illness. She was 67 years, 8 months, and 17 days of age at the time of her passing, and immediately clicked “Like” when she saw Heaven. Mrs. Lloyd, or “Bren”, as she was affectionately known, loved people; she loved making new friends and talking with old ones alike. She was a former employee of the Fruit of the Loom factory and the Amazon Fulfillment Center, and was a homemaker and wife to Mr. Carles Lloyd, who survives.
