Dallas Walker's Obituary
Dallas Franklin Walker, age 95, of Seymour, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the Donnellson Healthcare Center, Donnellson, Iowa.
He was born the son of Simon S. and Jessie M. (Haines) Walker on May 14, 1911 in Mystic, Iowa. He received his education at Shaeffer country school and graduated from high school in Mystic, Iowa.
On August 13, 1933, Dallas was united in marriage to Avanelle Kirk in Unionville, Missouri. He farmed for 55 years in Appanoose and Wayne Counties. He also worked as an Appanoose County Committee man with Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services (ASCS) for twelve years. Dallas loved to fish, hunt and train his English Setter bird dogs. In his younger years he was known for his corn husking ability, and auctioneering at box suppers held at surrounding country schools. He loved being with family, friends and especially his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Avanelle Walker on January 18, 2007, son; Dallas (Mickey) Walker, sons-in-law; Stuart Wright and David Lewis and brothers; Clifford (Happy) and B.A. Walker. Dallas is survived by his two daughters; Sharon (Duane) Scott of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Sandra Wright of Seymour, Iowa, seven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 10 AM at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with David Clark officiating. Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery, Mystic, Iowa.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2007 from 1to 8 PM at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home with family present from 6 to 8 PM.
Memorials can be made to the Seymour First Responders or Highland Cemetery Association and may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544.
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