Thad Wayne Walker's Obituary
Decatur-Thad Wayne Walker, 50, of Nokomis formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro.
Thad was born September 19, 1964 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Ronald and Hazel Walker. He loved crappie fishing, NASCAR, singing, football, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Thad leaves behind his mother Hazel of Decatur, sisters Genny (Kevin) Jones of Latham and Julie Underwood, of Decatur, nieces Heather (Tony) Miller of Bethany and Kristina Underwood of Decatur, nephews Jesse Jones of Decatur and Gary (Michelle) Underwood of Arizona, special friend Junetta, three great-nephews, and his beloved cats Diamond and Jazzy.
Thad was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial visitation to celebrate Thad’s life will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Family requests casual attire. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family in care of Genny Jones.
The family of Thad Wayne Walker is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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