Death has claimed the life of Robert P. “Shorty” Walker, 73, of Hugoton. Shorty passed from this life Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his residence.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
The son of Georg Walker and the former Thelma Jacobson, he was born October 5, 1939 in Chicago, Il.
Shorty was raised by his Uncle Robert Walker and later his sister Eleanor Walker came to Hugoton to take care of him.
He loved to talk to his family and friends. He would collect baseball caps, watches and balloons and enjoyed TV and radio.
Survivors include seven brothers, George Walker of Denver, Co., Tim Walker and wife Betty of Lakewood, Co., Steven Walker of Aurora, Co., Jonathan Walker and wife Ann of Newton Ville, Ma., Gregory Walker of Denver, Co., Thomas Walker and wife Sue of West Minster, Co. and Kenneth Walker of California; three sisters, Beverly Lohn of Salem, Or., Gloria Waters of Atlanta, Ga. and Eleanor Walker of Hugoton; his many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Shorty was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Octavia Walker and Marie Christian Walker; and one brother, David Matthew Walker.
Funeral services were attended Monday morning, January 21, 2013 at First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Robert Rich and Pastor Steve Hittle presiding. Burial followed in Hugoton Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for Special Olympics and Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Memorials may be mailed in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.[/it-exchange-member-content]