Obituary of Ronald D. Walker

Ronald D. Walker, age 67, of Alva, passed away May 21, 2015 in Lehigh Acres. He was born Dec. 29, 1947 in Fort Myers, FL, to the late Kenneth C. and Estelle (Smith) Walker. Ronald served in the Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969 in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a lifetime resident of Lee County. He was a deputy in Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties and was also a fireman in Lee County for a brief time. Ronald was a member of the Alva Church of God and was involved in many missions in various countries. Ronald was a great wood worker and enjoyed spending time making beautiful furniture at his sawmill. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Esther (Mason) Walker, son: Charles Walker (Patti) of Clewiston, FL and two daughters: Lena King (Donnie) of Lehigh Acres, FL, Kayla Walker of Alva, FL, mother Estelle Walker, three brothers: Kim Walker (Carol) of Alva, FL, Freddie Walker of Alva, FL, Norman Walker (Lorraine) of Alva, FL and two sisters: Rita Mathis (Billy) of Nahunta, GA, Rebecca Johnson (Donnie) of Alva, FL, seven grandchildren and may wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 at Alva Church Of God, Alva. Interment will be in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.