Mr. Donald “Donnie” William Walker "Bap", age 78, Sulphur Springs, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by his loving family at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Donnie was born January 29, 1944, in Kingsport, TN. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and was a member of the Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of Walker’s Excavating for over 50 years.
He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church prior to membership at Higher Ground Baptist Church.
Donnie loved all things basketball, especially watching his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer Guy “E.G.” and Ruth Walker.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wilma Jean “Jeanne” Roberts-Walker; daughter, Nikki Walker-Mills and husband, Steve; daughter, Kim Walker-Taylor and husband, Clint; son, Kevin Walker; grandchildren, Fallon Taylor, Finlee Taylor and Anniston Walker; step-grandchildren, Bella and Gracey Mills; sister, Peggy Fletcher; and an aunt, Barbara Devault.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Jeff Hopland, Dr. Wayne Tongco, Dr. Connie Pennington and the 2nd floor staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital for their kindness and care.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659, with Pastor Al South officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Those attending the graveside should meet at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home by 10:15 AM, Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Clint Taylor, Steve Mills, Scott Chandler, Steve Chandler, Cody “Spud” Roberts, Jeff Cox and George Williams.
Sorry to hear the passing of Donnie he was a good man and somebody I called a friend
01/06/2023
B.C. Gillenwater Jr
I'm sorry to hear about Donnie!!!
01/04/2023
Michelle McGlothlin-Williams
Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved Bap and love each of you. May The Lord surround you with His love and peace that only He can.
So much love,
George, Michelle, Devyn, and Channing Williams
Saddened to hear about Donnie’s passing. He was a good person, father, and I am sure a good grandfather. We are keeping the family in our prayers.
01/04/2023
The Fleenors (Elm Hill)
We are sorry for your loss! We know God will be with you in the coming days. He is healed! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
01/04/2023
Donna Nelson Barnes
Nikki and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Someone said to me about my Dad, “I feel certain he’s rejoicing in heaven with many SS people.” I have no doubt your Dad has joined in with them. Prayers and love.
01/04/2023
John & Sam Cox
Ohhh gosh, how we hated to hear this. Donnie is a lifelong friend of John's and they shared sooo many experiences together. He will be remembered in our hearts fondly for a very long time. May you find comfort knowing we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
01/03/2023
James and Linda Gresham & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
01/03/2023
Karla Fletcher Kyte
We're so sorry for your loss. Don was always caring and fun-loving.
01/03/2023
Janelle Warden
Jeanne, Peggy and Barbara, So sorry for your loss and I will be thinking of all of you. Do keep all memories close to your heart and Don will always be with you.
