David Wayne Walker

December 15, 1945 - November 6, 2015

David Wayne Walker, 69, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. David was born December 15, 1945 in Jacksonville, IL. He moved to Jackson, TN at 2 years of age. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Jackson High School and graduated from West TN Business College. He was a self-employed business owner for over 30 years before retiring. David loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed telling stories about them even more. He also enjoyed cheering on his Tennessee Vols, especially when they played Alabama! He loved his family and enjoyed spoiling his 7 grandchildren. He was an incredibly selfless and loving man and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. David is survived by his 2 daughters, Michelle Lester (Charles) and Tracy Dillon (Kevin), his 7 grandchildren, Emily and Josh Lester, Graydon, Grant, Garrett, Gage and Gabbie Dillon, and his sister Karen Wilson. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Florece Walker and his wife of 18 years, Juliet Walker Neese. SERVICES: A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Monday, November 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until the funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s. Family asked in lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary’s Catholic School, 1665 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, 668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com