Rural Park resident Dennis Leroy Walker passed away November 7, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1944, in Akron, Colorado, to George and Vera (McFarlin) Walker.
In February of 1965, Dennis was united in marriage to Carol Harrington. To this union, three sons were born. They later divorced. In June of 1986, Dennis married Joane Dible. She preceded him in death on January 28, 2010.
Dennis was an avid hunter. He especially enjoyed hunting pheasants and quail. He was known for raising Brittany Spaniel bird dogs. He loved to trap shoot. In his younger days, he and family loved to compete in demolition derbies and drag races. Dennis will be missed by many friends and family.
Survivors include three sons, Jay L. and wife Julianna of Suffolk, Virginia, Jamy L. and wife Tammie of Louisburg, Kansas, and Jobie L. and wife Sallyann of Norfolk, Virginia; six grandchildren, Courtney and husband Brandon Condarco of Phoenix, Arizona, Cassie Walker of Norton, Brittany Walker of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Rachel Walker and Meagan Walker both of Louisburg, Kansas, and Maximus Walker of Norfolk, Virginia; one great-grandchild, Isla Condarco of Phoenix; a brother Delmon of Mississippi; and two sisters, Delores Eikenberg and Dorothy Walker, both of Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Chadwick-Lockard, and two brothers, Dean and Duane.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. Private inurnment will take place.
There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dennis Walker Memorial Fund. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the online guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com.