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1946 - 2010
WALKER- Lawrence "Larry" Monroe Walker, 63, was received by the Lord on Easter Sunday with friends and family by his side after complications of a heart attack. Larry began his life on April 29, 1946. He was the eldest of 5 children born to Edward and Donna Walker. Larry grew up on a farm in Stanton, Michigan. He earned his high school diploma from Central Montcalm High School in 1964. He served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged. Larry married Kathy Edgecombe in 1986. They were married for 13 years and resided in Greenville, MI. They were the proud parents of a daughter, Jessica Kay Walker. Larry was a friend to all and a stranger to none. He made friends wherever he went and always had a story to share to anyone with a listening ear. A simple trip to the store was always a lengthy process because he always knew someone everywhere he went. He enjoyed the outdoors and made frequent trips to Fish Lake during the year. He was an avid John Deere enthusiast and was proud of his very extensive collection of tractors and memorabilia. Larry had a big heart and touched many lives. He was very loved in life and the memories he leaves behind will be cherished by many. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Edward D. and Donna M.Walker and his brothers, Albert Curtis Walker and two infant boys. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory his daughter, Jessica Kay Walker; sister, Judy and Dwight Johnston of Stanton; brother-in-law, Donald Keesler; nieces and nephews, Albert Johnston, Valerie Voight, Heather and Andy Wilson, Vanessa and Steve Wasko, Jason and Karen Keesler, Robert and Brandie Keesler, Kaitlynn Keesler, Angie and Matt Stilson, Mike and Susan Cornell, Chase and Cindy Cornell, and Melissa and Wyatt Clark; great-nieces and great-nephews, Andrew, Thomas, Gage, Raegan, Delaney, James, Luke, Savannah and Oliver; special neighbors, Alice and Marlene Huey and Robin, Steve, Aaron, Corey and Kellen Kleck; and many, many wonderful friends. A memorial service celebrating Larry's life will be held Thursday, April 8th at 1:00 pm at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Mark Adams officiating. The family will be receiving visitors from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service.
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Betty Hilton
Friday April 30, 2010 at
3:02 PM
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Jessica- My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. He loved you so very, very much. I couldn't believe he was taken so quickly. Just seen him at your grandma's funeral. May God surround you with love. Betty
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duane&Jaci croad
Wednesday April 21, 2010 at
10:06 PM
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so sorry to hear of your lost. we just found out today.larry was a very wonderful and caring person.loved it when he stopped by are house on his way to the store or town just about every day.we will all miss him.
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Kristina
Tuesday April 13, 2010 at
7:01 PM
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So so sorry to hear this horrible news. He was so fun as a bus driver and as a person. We will be always thinking about you Larry!!
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Colleen Greenhoe( Jerry Greenhoe wife)
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
5:56 PM
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Jessia, On Feb.16 your Dad came to my husband funeral,as they were classmats in school and very good friends. Although I didn't know him had a nice talk with him at my husband funeral. really sad when God takes good friends home.May God ease your pain and confort you in your loss.
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Hemmingsen Family
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
5:50 PM
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We are all very sorry to hear about your Dad. When I heard about it I just couldn't believe it. He was a great man. He would do anything for anyone. We are all thinking of you. Love The Hemmingsen's
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Lewis and Alice Walker
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
1:23 PM
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Jessia: It's hard to understand why those we hold close are taken from us. Take comfort in knowing you were a special part of your father's well-lived life. Hold on to your memories and we will be praying your you.
Psalm:46:1-2
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Dale Sinclair & Lee
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
8:55 AM
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Dale and I worked with larry for a lot of years as busdrivers we had a lot of good memorys together happy that he is with the lord but will miss him.
hope that Jessica gets all the comroet that she will need in comming days my god be with her
Lee & Dale
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Pam Chittenden
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
12:43 AM
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Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I would run into your dad in town, he would speak so lovingly about you and voice how proud he was of you. He was so nice to everyone and truly will be missed.
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Merlin and Jan OBerry
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
2:49 PM
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In mid February Larry traveled to Battle Creek to attend my brother's funeral (Jerry Greenhoe). They were classmates and who knew that soon they would be soul-mates. We both have great memories of Larry from high school and more recently from talking with him at Jerry's funeral. We had all been together at a class reunion last summer. How sad when God calls friends home. May God give you comfort in your loss.
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Mike & Peggy Martin
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
2:05 PM
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Jessica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. When we remember your Dad, we remember all the different places that we see him. He was always everywhere helping out. He was the best bus driver our children had, we appreciate all the kindness he showed to our girls transporting them to school. What a wonderful dad you shared with alot of children. Blessings, Mike and Peggy Martin
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kevin and shelly sears
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
10:51 AM
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we are so sorry to hear of your loss. what a man he put up with more crap on bus 811 than any other driver ever would he was a one in a million. he knew how to talk to the kids and they loved him. my girls and foster girls absolutley loved him i am sure he is driving the big yellow bus in heaven with all of the greenville kids that are up there and probally doing a couple of break checks on them. god bless the sears family
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Iva Norton
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
10:42 AM
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Jessica, I know that Larrt had some really rough time a few when he wasn't thinking to clearly, I am glad that by being on those trips I was always able to remind him of his love for you and your love for him. I will always remember the bus trips Larry and I took together, Oh how he loved to pick on me, exspecially when you weren't there to pick on!! Putting a sign on your Back "Free to a good home" "For sale 5 cents" I could see as you were getting older it was starting to be a bit much!! But Larry being Larry you went along with his humor after all he was Dad and you loved him and hunored him. You will always love your dad.
Oh How proud of you he was at High School Graduation.
We ran into each other last Friday night. As always he was proud as a peacock, you just a little more time and you would be a full RN. He will always be with you the love you shared will carry you thru the tough times ahead. Know to Jessica I think of you often and will continue to pray for healing and happy memories. Call or email me any timr you just need to talk.
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Nick Andrea & Olivia Courtade
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
9:49 AM
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Larry was a great guy he will be greatly missed olivia lookd forward to him bein at grandpa's store when she got off the bus from school so she could talk to larry about her day. And she loved fish fry friday wont forget the very first time larry asked us to go we teased libby the whole week she was goin on a dinner date with larry. She and him were very crazy over who could find the best john deer stuff. my deepest condolenseces for the family
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