Carrol J. Walker

Carrol J. Walker, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2026 at Arbors at Stow. Son of the late James S. and Eva Wright Walker, Carrol was born on January 20, 1945 in Ward, West Virginia.

Carrol faithfully served our country in the U.S. Navy and retired after 20+ years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 27 and VFW Post #44. He was a faithful Christian who was born again on August 23, 1981.

Carrol is survived by his daughter, Carrol Jean (Kevin) Lyons of Thurman, Ohio; a son, Gene (Sheila) Walker, Jr. of Springfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Katelin, Mary, Angel, Tommy, Alexandria, Lyla, Gabriel, and Matthew, Jr; sisters, Joyce Flowers, Alice Redmond, Rosemary (Truman) Johnson, and Carolyn S. Burgess; and a brother, David S. Walker. In addition to his parents, Carrol was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Kay Walker; two sons, Thomas Walker and Matthew Walker; sisters, Amy Barnett, twins Peggy Ann and Betty Lou Walker, Little Eva Walker, and Susie Siders; brothers, Dale Henry Walker, John Richard Walker, James Walker, and George Walker.

The funeral services for Carrol will be held at Willis Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Truman Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery, with military rites being presented by the Gallia County Honor Guard. Friends and family may be received from 11:00 a.m. until time of services.