The Richmond News, March 21, 2025

Lloyd Lee Walker, 91, of Orrick passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.

Lloyd Walker

Lloyd was born June 22, 1933, the son of Joseph “Joe” Herman Walker and Ethel Marie Wisler. He was united in marriage to Virginia Lee (Hindman) Woods of Orrick on Dec. 4, 1965. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include his two daughters, Marcy (Chuck) Swearingin of Odessa and Victoria Charleston of Florida; and five grandchildren, Katie (Bryce) Bukowski of Columbia, Christina (Brad) New of Fayette, James Wilson of Gladstone, Brooke (Sterling) Granger of Harrison, Ark., and Christopher (Emily) Swearingin of Moscow Mills.

Other survivors include 14 great-grandchildren: Lauren, Jasmine, Katlyn, Melody and Eden Bukowski; Kenley, Brantley, Oakley and Haysley New; Kaleb, Melody and Jesslyn Granger; and Chloe and Riley Swearingin, twins. Still other survivors include three nieces, Alison Gordon, Audrey Salisbury and Alecia Pierce.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marie Walker; and sister, Beverly Gordon.

Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years in Hawaii as a radar operator and radio technician in an aircraft. A Korean War veteran, he later dedicated 32 years to Ford Motor Co. before retiring in 1991.

Never one to sit still, he continued working as a frame carpenter with the Swearingin Brothers for 15 years, helping build homes. He also gave back to his community by delivering groceries for Harvesters in Richmond.

A man of deep faith, Lloyd was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church (now Zion) and previously served as a deacon at Rock Falls Baptist Church. He loved God and lived his faith through kindness and service to others.

Lloyd had a passion for gardening, flowers and plants. He also had a passion for reading, history, and classic Western and war movies.

He enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises, and was his grandchildren’s biggest fan, rarely missing a sporting event. He also had a love for cooking – namely, his fried chicken, which was legendary. He took great pride in preparing family meals and was never afraid to put on an apron, whether at home or washing dishes at Rock Falls church dinners.

Above all, Lloyd cherished his family, especially his grandchildren, who brought him immense joy.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society or Veterans Administration. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. and services to follow at 2. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Please share your memories and condolences of Lloyd with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome. com.