Obituary of Granville Hodges Walker, Jr.

Granville Hodges Walker, Jr., of Pittsburg passed away Friday, May 6 at the age of 75. Granville was born December 16, 1940 in Madill, Oklahoma to Granville H. Walker, Jr. and Eula Dell Adams Walker. On October 23, 1960 he married Mary O'Hearn in Sunny Slope, Arizona. During their 55 years of marriage the couple would laugh, love and raise two children: Vicki and Gary. Following a 2 year stint in the US Army Granville transferred to the Navy where he spent another 4 years. During his time in the Navy he worked as a machinist and as a engine mechanic aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. He was a devoted husband and father and treasured the time he was able to spend with his family. Although his abilities were limited by a stroke in 2000, Granville continued to enjoy woodworking, and gardening and canning with his wife Mary. Granville is survived by the love of his life, Mary walker; a daughter: Vicki Threatt and husband Tony; son: Gary H. Walker and wife Pamela; two grandchildren: Kristina List and husband Jarred, and Megan Bishop and fiancee Jessee Zimmerman; as well as a great-grandchild: Kolby List. He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville H. Walker, Sr. and Eula Dell Walker. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.