MCLEANSBORO – Eugene Walker, 78, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:12 a.m. at home with his family by his side.

Eugene was born December 21, 1944 in McLeansboro, IL to Claud Mason Walker and Ruby Lorene (Blanton) and he attended Hamilton County Schools, McLeansboro Township High School (graduating with the Class of ’62 and Southern Illinois University V.T.I.). He married Beverly Jean Watson on January 1, 1965 in McLeansboro, IL.
Eugene was employed at People’s National Bank for 44 years until his retirement and later went to work for Katrina Wilson’s Accounting Office. Eugene was a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church and was very active in church activities. He was a past member of I.O.O.F.

Survivors include Sons Mark Walker and wife Malia, McLeansboro and Keith Walker, McLeansboro; 8 grandchildren Sydney Richards and husband Clint; Clayton Walker, Jarrett Walker, McLeansboro, IL; Abbie Flemming (husband Andrew), Salem, IL; Mariah Walker, Woodlawn, IL; Mason Walker, Wimauma, FL; Leland Walker, McLeansboro and Slade Walker, McLeansboro; 3 great grandchildren Kenzie Richards, Owen Richards and Milo Rapasky; sister Elaine Ayers (husband Gary), Normal, IL; Several nephews and nieces.

Preceding him in death were his parents Claud and Ruby Walker and his brother, Leon Walker.

Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023 at Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, McLeansboro, IL.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Freedom Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Steve Shoultz, Pastor Chris McCann and Pastor Jason Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL.

Memorials in Memory of Eugene Walker may be made to Freedom Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL.