Robert Lee Walker

Robert Lee "Bob" Walker went home to the Lord in the early hours of Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on the 26th of August 1935, to his parents Fred and Helen Walker. Bob was the fourth-born of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Exie; and brothers: Major, Richard, and Rick. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ellen; of sixty-eight (68) years; his brother: Dan (Jackie Walker); his four (4) children: Lynn (Ron Chin), Bobby (Penny Walker), Cindy, (David Martin), and Joe; ten grandkids: Nicholas, Josh, Emily, Katie, Caleb, Luke, Jacob, Colin, Olivia, and Dylan; and thirteen great-grandkids: Jonas, Ellery, Raegan, Brayden, Kendall, Kenzlie, Kolton, Ezra, Emmett, Lincoln, Ella, Clara, and Hallie. Bob lived a life only appropriately described as the American Dream. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in February 1954, valiantly devoting his life for the cause of freedom. In April 1955, he delivered his vows and married the love of his life, Ellen. Following his honorable discharge from the USAF, he returned to work in the private sector, being employed by Union Carbide where he would remain until his retirement. After Bob retired, he remained active around the household and was invested in the lives of each of his kids, grandkids, and later on, his great-grandkids. Bob was an individual gifted with a wise mind. He was always someone you could call on in a time of great difficulty. He was dependable, strong-willed, and always seemed to have the answer for anything troubling your mind. He was an open-ear to troubles with your job, doubts in your Faith, or any other issue that was troubling your peace of mind. Bob loved to tell stories of his youth. He would tell his family stories of how he met his dearest wife, Ellen; his time in the U.S. Air Force, where he worked on aircraft systems, specifically the autopilot-and would regularly perform compass swings; and other stories about how he and his friends entertained themselves growing up. Bob devoted his life to the Lord, making that a foundational pillar of his household- something each of his four kids carried on to his/her respective household. He loved the Lord with unwavering strength, and he used his knowledge of the word to bring others closer to the gospel. At the time of his passing, he was a member of Gateway Christian Church in Teays Valley, W.Va. Ecclesiastes 3:11 states, "'He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." While we find it a challenge to say goodbye, we know the goodbye is only temporary. The promise of eternal life is the promise of meeting again. When our respective time comes, Bob will be waiting at the Gates of Heaven to give each of us his signature embrace of love. We love you, Bob, Dad, Grandad. Funeral Service for Bob will be 7:00 pm Thursday January 4, 2024 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane, WV with Pastor Dave McCormick officiating. Friends may visit with the family 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside Service for Bob will be 10:00 am Friday January 5, 2024 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV 25064, with Military honors. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Bob’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to handle the Walker family arrangements.

Robert Lee Walker

August 26, 1935 - December 31, 2023