SAMUEL WALKER

LAMAR- A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Samuel Lee Walker, 82, Lamar, who died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at his home, after a short illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Donations can be made for the family in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Mark Walker and wife Rhonda, Fort Scott, Kan.; three daughters, Debra Anderson and husband Royce, Jerico Springs, Sondra Jackson, Humansville and Sherry Gastel and Cooper Cox, Lamar; one brother, James Walker, Dudenville; three sisters, Pearl Graham and husband Leroy, Shawnee Mission, Kan., Linda Means and husband Ronnie, Lamar and Barbara Evans and husband Bob, Jasper; eight grandchildren, Jeanne, Jacob, Ginger, Dustin, Heather, Alisha, Diahn and Zac; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Mr. Walker was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Golden City, to Wilfred Walker and Anna Pearl (Ukena) Walker. He was a 1955 graduate of Golden City High School. He married Norma Jean Sheat on June 6, 1958, in Lamar.

Mr. Walker was a retired truck driver, but worked most of his life as a farmer. His passions were family and farming. He enjoyed reading, gardening, puzzles, cards, dominoes, fishing and spending time with family and friends.