Donald Don Walker

Donald “Don” Walker Age 68 and a resident of Ponchatoula, Don passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 at his residence. The happiness and success of Don’s children and grandchildren was one of the most important things to him. He was very family oriented and his greatest joy was having his children and grandchildren around him, but most importantly was his love for the Lord and he rejoiced knowing that all his children, grandchildren and sons-in-law knew and loved Jesus. Pastor Sam Jones and Don’s father-in-law, Cedric Carroll were very dear to him. Don’s greatest family memories were taking fishing and camping trips, especially the Colorado vacation with his wife and daughters “The Griswold Family Vacation” and the October hunting trips in Kinder, La with his family (they were legendary for their comedy!) Don retired from Shell Chemical Company after 27 years of dedicated service and the family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Edmund Spiller for his care and compassion during Don’s time of need. Don leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Connie Carroll Walker; two daughters, Sandy Lee Walker Hunter and husband Jason, Cindy Lynn Walker Monistere and husband Chad, as well as, his grandchildren Brittany, Ashley and Hannah Hunter; Blaine, Bailey and Bryce Monistere. He is also survived by his sisters, Juanita Walker Langley of Kinder, La and Annabelle Walker Hunley of Turkey Creek, La; brother, James Walker of Atlanta, Ga., along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Don in death were his parents, Red and Thelma Walker; brother, Joseph E. Walker. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 1190 Hwy 51N-Ponchatoula, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and again on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral service time. Rev. Jeff Sistruck will officiate the services and the interment will follow in Wetmore Cemetery Pallbearers will be Jason Hunter, Chad Monistere, Bubba Carroll, Clark Carroll, Blaine Monistere and Joey Walker. Condolence and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

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Donald Don Walker

December 18, 1943 - May 4, 2012