Leroy Walker, age 68, passed away, January 8, 2015 at his home in Dasher, GA. following a lengthy illness. Mr. Walker was born in Echols County, GA. on February 17, 1946 to the late Adam and Irene Thornton Walker. He retired from Gold Kist/ADM in Valdosta. More than anything Leroy enjoyed sitting around with his family and friends shooting the breeze. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Jr., Richard, Averett and Daniel.

Survivors include three sons, Joey Walker (Stephanie), Santa Fe, Texas, Bobby Walker (Ronda), Statenville, GA. and Donnie Walker, Lake Park, GA.; two daughters, Shirley Young (Rickey), Valdosta, GA. and Tonda Hammac (Scotty), Lake Park, GA.; three brothers, Coy Walker, FL., Larry Walker, Valdosta, GA. and Gary Walker, FL.; two sisters, Linda Grace Willis, Valdosta, GA. and Carolyn Mixon, Clyattville, GA; 19 grandchildren and  15 great grandchildren. Also surviving Leroy is the mother of his children and his friend, Ann Walker of Valdosta, GA.

Funeral services were held  Monday, January 12, 2015 at Harry T. Reid Funeral Home in Jasper, FL.

Interment  followed at Carter Cemetery in Echols County.