Claxton Walker

May 25, 1931 - October 21, 2018

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Claxton Walker MACON – Claxton “Pepper” Walker, 87, of Buckingham News, passed away Sunday in Bolingbroke. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Macon Memorial Park. Rev. Mark Hudgins and Dr. Kenneth Keene will officiate. “Pepper” was raised and worked the fields on a farm near Lovett, Georgia. He was the son of the late E.E. and Annas Boone Walker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Elton Walker, Brunson Walker and Swinton Walker. He graduated from Brewton High School and from Georgia Teachers College (Georgia Southern University). Mr. Walker was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War receiving numerous awards and commendations. He was a member of several community organizations including Kiwanis Club, State principal’s Association, and the Gideon’s International. In 1955 he served as Basketball Coach at Brewton High School. In 1956 he received his Masters Degree in School Administration from the University of Georgia. He served as Principal of several Macon area Schools in the Bibb County school system. After retiring from the school system, he became a Bailiff for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Dept, working at the county courthouse for many years. Mr. Walker was a member of Ingleside Baptist Church where he served in many areas including serving as a Deacon. “Pepper” was a proud Georgia Football Fan and enjoyed making the trip to Athens to cheer the Georgia Bulldogs. Survivors include his Wife Marshie Watson Walker. Son, Phil Walker (Mike Keene), Daughter, Amy (Bill) Starr. Two Grandchildren, Summer Starr and Walker Starr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Tuesday in Hart’s Cupola, 6324 Peake Rd., in Macon, GA. Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to sign the online registry Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements

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3969 Mercer University Dr., Macon, GA 31204

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Claxton Walker

May 25, 1931 - October 21, 2018

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Claxton Walker

MACON – Claxton “Pepper” Walker, 87, of Buckingham News, passed away Sunday in Bolingbroke.

Private graveside services will be held Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Macon Memorial Park. Rev. Mark Hudgins and Dr. Kenneth Keene will officiate.

“Pepper” was raised and worked the fields on a farm near Lovett, Georgia. He was the son of the late E.E. and Annas Boone Walker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Elton Walker, Brunson Walker and Swinton Walker. He graduated from Brewton High School and from Georgia Teachers College (Georgia Southern University). Mr. Walker was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War receiving numerous awards and commendations. He was a member of several community organizations including Kiwanis Club, State principal’s Association, and the Gideon’s International. In 1955 he served as Basketball Coach at Brewton High School. In 1956 he received his Masters Degree in School Administration from the University of Georgia. He served as Principal of several Macon area Schools in the Bibb County school system. After retiring from the school system, he became a Bailiff for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Dept, working at the county courthouse for many years. Mr. Walker was a member of Ingleside Baptist Church where he served in many areas including serving as a Deacon. “Pepper” was a proud Georgia Football Fan and enjoyed making the trip to Athens to cheer the Georgia Bulldogs.

Survivors include his Wife Marshie Watson Walker. Son, Phil Walker (Mike Keene), Daughter, Amy (Bill) Starr. Two Grandchildren, Summer Starr and Walker Starr.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Tuesday in Hart’s Cupola, 6324 Peake Rd., in Macon, GA.

Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to sign the online registry

Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements

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