Eugene Walker

Eugene Walker

No services are scheduled at this time for Eugene Walker, 80, of Roswell who passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at a local care center. He was cremated according to his wishes.

Eugene was born on January 9, 1927 in El Paso, TX to Glen Van Walker and Elma Schultz Walker. His parents have preceded him in death as well as two brothers Glenn Walker and Billy Walker and one sister Ella Pearl Aaron.

Eugene married Maxine Collins on June 30, 1951 in Alamogordo, NM. His wife has preceded him in death.

Eugene was survived by his daughter; Janice Sue Polk of Ruidoso Downs, NM; his brother: Edward Walker and wife Pat of Camp Wood, TX; his two grandchildren: David Drabek of Gillett, Wyoming and Elizabeth Drabek of Roswell; a great grandchild: Tyler Jasso; a sister in law Jackie Wynn of Tucson, AZ, Helon Brown of San Angelo, TX and Marjory Ryan of Dallas, TX as well as several nieces and nephews.

Eugene served in the United States Navy. He worked as a Fireman in El Paso, TX for 30 years. He then moved to Roswell in 1975 and worked for Riteway Insulation for 20 years and then was the owner of Advance Insulation.

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aligncenterI have so many things to see and do.

aligncenterYou mustnt tie yourself to me with tears,

aligncenterBe happy that we had so many years

aligncenterI gave you my love, you can only guess

aligncenterHow much you gave to me in happiness.

aligncenterI thank you for the love you each have shown,

aligncenterBut now its time I traveled on alone.

aligncenterSo grieve for if grieve you must

aligncenterThen let your grief be comforted by trust.

aligncenterIts only for a while that we must part,

aligncenterSo bless the memories within your heart.

aligncenterI wont be far away, for life goes on,

aligncenterSo If you need me, call and I will come.

aligncenterThough you cant see or touch me, Ill be near.

aligncenterAnd if you listen with your heart, youll hear

aligncenterAll of my love around you soft and clear.

aligncenterAnd then, when you must come this way alone,

aligncenterIll greet you with a smile, and say
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