Charles I. "Chuck" Walker, Jr., 85, of West Brandywine, passed away on September 14, 2019 at Penn Medicine Hospice in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Mary E. Corner Walker with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in West Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles I. Walker, Sr. and Ethel E. Bysher Walker.
Chuck was raised in Delaware County and lived in Chester County for over 30 years. He graduated from Glen-nor High School, RETS, Electronics night school and home study courses while working. He honorably served his Country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. He was employed by the Sears Roebuck & Co. for 33 years retiring in 1996.
He was a member of Glenolden Fire Co., past Deacon and President of Trustees for Glenolden Presbyterian Church; Past Master of Albert Thatcher Hanby Masonic Lodge 767 F&AM merging into Springfield Hanby 767 F&AM. Moving to Chester County, Charles became a member of Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church and later joined the Hibernia United Methodist Church serving as Chairman of the Memorial Committee, Trustee and President of Trustee's Committee during the renovation of the Historical Church Building on the Church Property. He was currently a member of Howell Lodge 405 F & AM of Honey Brook where he served as Past Master and Treasurer. He was also a member of three antique car clubs; CCACC. CCCC and the GPA Military Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judith Ann Walker and companion Sidney Harris, Jr. of Parkesburg, and Joy Alice Johnson and husband Paul of Downingtown, one granddaughter Jessica and one brother Jim Thomas Walker of Plymouth, Mich. He was preceded in death by one brother Edwin Cameron Walker.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11 AM at the Hibernia United Methodist Church, 220 Hibernia Rd, West Brandywine Township, PA 19320 with a viewing from 10 until 11 AM. Masonic services will be conducted at 10:45 AM. The interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Hibernia United Methodist Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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