Obituary for James A. Walker
James A. Walker, 87, of Clearfield, passed away early Sunday Morning March 8, 2020 at Knickerbocker Villa in Clearfield.
Born December 23, 1932 at Clearfield Hospital, he was the son of James and Gertrude (Shultz) Walker. Mr. Walker retired as the supervisor at the Penelec Generating Station in Shawville after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Frenchville VFW Post 8386.
He also was a member of Eagles Ridge Golf Club and a former member of the Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club, and coached the Harbison-Walker Little League team for 8 seasons.
He is survived by his wife the former Mary McHenry; two sons Crain A. Walker and wife Holly of Clearfield and their daughter Brittni Walker and Curtis H. Walker, as well as 5 step children, 8 step grandchildren and a step great granddaughter.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis (Lawhead) Walker.
Funeral Services for James Walker will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Galen “Bud” Baughman officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.
A gathering will be held for family and friends at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions be made to either AsceraCare Hospice 1015 Logan Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging 103 N Front Street Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Nathaniel Yingling Cancer Center 815 Doctors Drive Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born December 23, 1932 at Clearfield Hospital, he was the son of James and Gertrude (Shultz) Walker. Mr. Walker retired as the supervisor at the Penelec Generating Station in Shawville after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Frenchville VFW Post 8386.
He also was a member of Eagles Ridge Golf Club and a former member of the Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club, and coached the Harbison-Walker Little League team for 8 seasons.
He is survived by his wife the former Mary McHenry; two sons Crain A. Walker and wife Holly of Clearfield and their daughter Brittni Walker and Curtis H. Walker, as well as 5 step children, 8 step grandchildren and a step great granddaughter.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis (Lawhead) Walker.
Funeral Services for James Walker will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield on Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Galen “Bud” Baughman officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.
A gathering will be held for family and friends at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
The family suggests contributions be made to either AsceraCare Hospice 1015 Logan Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging 103 N Front Street Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Nathaniel Yingling Cancer Center 815 Doctors Drive Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
11
Mar
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Clearfield
16 North Front Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Service
Wednesday
11
Mar
11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Clearfield
16 North Front Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Funeral Service
Memorial Contribution
AseraCare Hospice
1015 Logan Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
Altoona, PA 16602
Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging
103 N Front Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Clearfield, PA 16830
Nathaniel Yingling Cancer Center
815 Dottors Drive
Clearfield, PA 16830
Clearfield, PA 16830
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