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1925 - 2006
Isom “Ike” Clements Walker, Jr., M.D., 80, a former resident of Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday, May 16 at home with family in Gahanna.
Dr. Walker was born in Whigham, Georgia, December 11, 1925. He completed undergraduate studies Phi Beta Kappa at Duke University, Class of 1946. He received his medical degree from Duke in 1948. He completed his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia followed by two years’ residency training in internal medicine and a one year cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. During this time, he was commissioned at the Pentagon and served in the Korean War as a captain in the United States Air Force at Hill Field near Ogden, Utah. He was an internist at Holzer Clinic for over 40 years, retiring at age 72.
In addition to his parents, Reverend Isom C. Walker, Sr., and Mrs. I.C. Walker (Rachel Elizabeth Poole), he was preceded in death by his brother, William Freeman Walker, M.D.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sarah Rena (Tippins) Walker and sons Mark, Steven, and Paul Walker, and daughter Nancy Forman. Additionally, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and his two sister, Mrs. W.M. Johnson (Ellen) and Mrs. J.T. Brooks (Betty).
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Grace United Methodist Church, 600 Second Avenue, Gallipolis with Reverend Doug Stockton and Reverend Hughey L. Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at Grace United Methodist Church from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Mount Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Condolences may be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm.
All arrangements are under the direction of McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Shirley Chapman Kurz
kurz5@juno.com
Monday January 22, 2007 at
1:40 PM
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Dr. Walker was my favorite doctor while I was a student at Holzer from 1968-1971. Such a sweet and gentle man, and oh so patient with us student nurses. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.
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Judy Cole Disch
jdisch@beggs.k12.ok.us
Wednesday May 24, 2006 at
10:08 AM
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Mrs. Walker, Paul, and family:
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Walker's passing. I have many fond memories of time spent with you and your family. May God comfort you with His peace.
Sincerely,
Judy Cole Disch
Tulsa, OK
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Shirley and Larry Dailey
keiblercookie@yahoo.com
Tuesday May 23, 2006 at
11:33 AM
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Mrs. Walker and family, Cannot imagine the loss you feel but would like to let you know that Dr. Walker not only had many patients but friends. He was my first medical Dr. when we moved here in 1959 and went on to become my Mother and Larrys parents physican also. He was not only a wonderful physican but a true genteleman. The title of this song certainly fits in this case, "Earths Loss Is Heavens Gain". Please accept our deepest sympathy and gratitude for just having him in all our times of medical needs. Shirley and Larry Dailey
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Shirley and Larry Dailey
keiblercookie@yahoo.com
Tuesday May 23, 2006 at
11:25 AM
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Mrs. Walker and family, we just want you to know that we were blessed just knowing Dr. Walker. He was my first and only medical
Dr. when I came to this town in 1959 and also became my Mother and Larry's parents physican. He was not only a wonderful physican but a true gentlemen. Truly, this song title does apply," Earths Loss is Heavens Gain "
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Russ and Hope Moore
Monday May 22, 2006 at
1:01 PM
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Waker Family: Hope and I wish to express our heart-felt sympathy to the
> Walker Family. We thought a lot of the good
> Russ and Hope Moore
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Bradley E. Clay
bc381900@ohio.edu
Sunday May 21, 2006 at
12:37 PM
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Walker Family,
God Bless all of you and may the Lord keep you in times of need.
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Don and Pat Fisco
fisco@charter.net
Saturday May 20, 2006 at
6:58 PM
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Pat and I were very saddened to hear that Ike had passed away. It was a pleasaure to know him even though that time was relatively brief. I was particularly impressed by the fact that, no matter how busy his day was, Ike never seemed ruffled and always had time for a friendly "Hello". He was the consummate professional and the perfect gentleman. This may sound trite, but he was one of those "greatest generation" type of physicians that I thought made the perfect role model for us younger guys. Our thoughts are with you.--Don and Pat
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Betty Plymale
Saturday May 20, 2006 at
10:38 AM
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I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I'm sending a million prayers for you and yours safe keeping.
With the deepoest of caring I b send this message. Betty Plymale
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Ruth Ann & Gordon Roth
raroth@surfmk.com
Friday May 19, 2006 at
10:20 AM
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Dear Sarah and family,
"Ike" was one of a kind, very patient, and knowledgable. He is definitely missed.
Knowing we've not seen you all around town, and attending Christ Episcopal Church in Pt. Pleasant, didn't realize that you had moved to Gahanna.
Since we are going to be out of town, wanted to take this opportunity to Thank God for Ike's life;also, you and your family's contributions to Gallipolis!
Love, hope, and belief - Ruth Ann
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Shirley Horn
maelynn39@peoplepc.com
Thursday May 18, 2006 at
10:57 PM
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Dr. I. Walker this one is for you. You always amazed me with your memory about your patients, there med. problems,treatment you gave them. You even remembered what med. they were on years after their care. To your family: I cannot begin to understand your loss. He was a mighty fine man. Shirley Horn former employee of HMC> I worked there 21+ years.
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