Mr. Leon Walker

Mr. Leon Walker, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus.

Born on January 25, 1931, in Winston County, Leon lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. Leon was the son of Woodrow Wilson Walker and Ruthie Chadwick. On June 6, 1952, Leon married the love of his life, Billie Sue Brewer Walker, in Pheba, and she preceded him in death on November 6, 2009.

A proud veteran, Leon served his country in the United States Army, a role that he held with honor and dedication. Following his military service, Leon spent 40 years working as a Supervisor and Inspector at Babcock and Wilcox, where he was also an "A" fitter. Leon was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Pheba. Outside of his professional and community endeavors, Leon found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for vegetable gardening and took great pride in maintaining a beautifully manicured yard. His love for the outdoors was evident in his enjoyment of handling purple martin gourds and riding his side-by-side to pick up cans along the roadside. Leon leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dally Moon officiating and assisted by Bro. Chris Lynch. Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery in Pheba, with United States Army Military Honors. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank Walker, his son-in-law, Keith Cox, one step-grandson, Kenneth McKee, Jr. one sister, Beatrice Bennett, and his brother, Danny Walker.

Survivors include his two daughters, Pam Cox and Lisa McKee (Kenneth): daughter-in-law, Joy Walker, and one son, Nick Walker (Debi) all of Pheba: six grandchildren, Angie Cade (Arnie) of West Point, Emily Walker (Justin) of West Point, Kasey Chrismond (Caley) of Tupelo, Courtney Ward (Curt) of West Point, Kayla Foster (Whitt) of Mathiston, and Josh McKee of Pheba: three step-grandsons, Foster McKee (Melissa) of Bowie, Texas, Justin Harpole (Terasa) of Maben, and Jarrod Harpole (Brittney) of Mantee: fifteen great-grandchildren: four great-great grandchildren: one sister, Juanita McIlwain of Starkville, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family

Pallbearers will be Josh McKee, Arnie Cade, Justin Livingston, Curt Ward, Caley Chrismond, Whitt Foster, Mike Brown, and Chain Owens.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Franklin Brewer, Kenneth McKee, Foster McKee, Justin Harpole, Jarrod Harpole, Doctors, Nurses, & Staff Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Doctors, Nurses, & Staff Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Hospice, and Former Co-Workers at Babcock & Wilcox.

In honor of Leon's life and his generous spirit, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. This gesture will continue Leon's legacy of giving and caring for others, something he held close to his heart.

Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com