George L. “Corky” Walker

George Walker, of Shawnee, also known as Corky to his friends and family passed away May 3, 2012, at home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born October 13, 1939, to the late Flora Mae and John Walker in Kansas City, Missouri. Corky was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 327, VFW Post 7397 and Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #54. He served his country in the Marine Corps for 20 years.

Corky is survived by his wife Ida of 33 years; 2 sons, John Walker (Karen) of Independence, Missouri and Scott Lang of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter, Candice Black of Lee's Summit, Missouri; brother, John Walker of Summerville, South Carolina; 2 sisters, Helen Jones (William) of Cape Canaveral, Florida and Anne Waldsmith (Wally) of Sun City West, Arizona; grandchildren Noah Black and Autumn Small; and 2 great granddaughters, Allyx and Alizibeth.

He is preceded in death by his sisters Kitty Larson, Clara Pratt, Georgia Benigar and brother James Walker. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice for their loving care.

A memorial visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shawnee. Burial with military honors will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2012, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Young Marines, P. O. Box 70735, Southwest Station, Washington, D.C. 20024-0735 or The Kansas City Cancer Society.