Billy Ray Walker

Billy Ray Walker of Florence, AL, was born March 29, 1937 in Florence, AL, the son of the late John Hamilton and Lou Etta LeMay Walker. He was united in marriage to Lois Keel on February 15, 1963.

Mr. Walker was a crane operator with Roberson Scrape, had worked at the City of Florence water department and was a faithful christian man who loved the Lord.

Mr. Walker departed this life on Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home at the age of 78 Years, 8 Months, 26 Days.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Keel Walker; sons, Marlow Walker (Donna), Billy Walker (Tina); daughters, Gena Abernathy (James), Wanda Harbin (Doug) all of Florence, AL; grandchildren, Colt and Teal Abernathy, Morgan, Blake and Madison Walker, Ryan Harbin and Alicia and Josh Walker; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Walker was preceded in death by a grandchild, Krysta Walker; brother, Pete Walker; half-brother, Hollis Bobo; sisters, Mabel Johnson, Hazel Bates and Alma Hyde and half-sister, Marie Gibson.

Services will be Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel, Collinwood, Tennessee, with David Rushlow officiating. Burial will follow in Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, Highway 157, Florence, Alabama with Shackelford Funeral Directors, Wayne County, directing. Pallbearers will be Colt and Teal Abernathy, Blake and Josh Walker, Ryan Harbin, Jacky West. Honorary pallbearers will be James Abernathy and Doug Harbin.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Hospice of the Shoals for the help they have given.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 1 to 3 pm at the funeral home.