William Walker, captain USMC, retired

Services for William Harold Walker, 76, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Wortham, Texas, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. A memorial service in Wortham will be held at a later date.

William passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Tyler, Texas. He was born May 18, 1942, in Conroe, Texas, to Harold E. and Irene Smith Walker.

William was a captain in the United States Marine Corps. He received his doctorate from Louisiana Tech University.

William was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau, and was active in many service organizations.

William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dee; son, David; and grandson, Brandon.

He is survived by his loving family, including his brother, Ed, and wife, Elaine; daughter, Kim, and grandchildren, Andrew, Abbie and Cameron.

If desired, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.