Mr. Joseph "Joe" Leonard Walker, Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at his home in Mayo, Fla. Joe was born June 3, 1933 in Dowling Park, Fla. to Joseph Leonard Walker Sr. and Clora Mae Hewitt Walker.
Joe honorably served our country in the United States Army at the end of the Korean Conflict. He was a co-founder of J & J Gas Service, worked there until 2007 and also farmed chickens for nearly 40 years. He was a very devout Christian and active member of Airline Baptist Church. Joe was a committed family man that loved his wife and children. In his later years, "Papa Joe" devoted his time to spreading that love to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a respected, honorable man that lived an honorable life. Whether someone knew Joe for many years or just a short time, he made an impact on their life. Everyone that knew him loved him and will surely have many fond memories to cherish. He was always in a cheerful mood and seldom upset over anything. Joe enjoyed life and anyone who knew him knew that because you couldn't help but smile and laugh around him.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Doc" Leonard Walker Sr. and Clora Mae Hewitt Walker; four sisters and one brother.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Glenda; two children: Kathy McCray (Edward) and Steve Walker; grandchildren: Kristi Condy (Geoff), Matthew Boatright, Zane Walker (Caitlin) and Zoie Musgrove (Tyler); five great-grandchildren, one sister, Betty McCray (Lamar) as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. at Airline Baptist Church with Bro. Preston Gainey and Bro. Terry Cranford officiating. Internment services followed immediately afterwards in Airline Cemetery. The family received friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Septe. 4, at Airline Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneral-homes.com.