William Albert Walker, Jr.

March 19, 1921 - January 10, 2014

Dowling Park: William A. Walker, Jr., died Friday, January 10, 2014 in Dowling Park. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Bixler Chapel, Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park. Visitaton will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Born March 19, 1921 in Tampa, FL. He attended Aurora College in Aurora, Il. He was drafted and served in the US Army for 3 years in the 195th field Artillery Battalion. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge conflict in a communication bunker. He was in construction with his father, W. A. Walker and Sons for 36 years in Clearwater, FL before moving to Live Oak, FL, where he resided for the next 28 years. He was of the Advent Christian faith. He is survived by his wife of 66 years: LaVerne Walker and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Benevolent Fund to the Advent Christian Village or the Advent Christian Village church. Beggs funeral home is in charge of arrangements: 850-973-2258.