David Lee Walker

David Lee Walker, 87 of Washington, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Consulate Health Care. He was born January 3, 1929, in Greene County, the son of the late Dolph and Hazel Farabee Walker. Mr. Walker attended Trinity Area Schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked with his father as a concrete finisher and was later a mechanic at garages in Washington. He retired from Moly Corp (Molybdenum) in Washington after 20 years. Mr. Walker had a lifetime love of cars, especially Fords and used his artistic talents to draw them and customize Hot Wheels. He also collected die cast model cars and belonged to a Matchbox and Hot Wheels Club. For many years Mr. Walker and his wife Stella, set up flea markets in Washington County, where they sold model cars, books and bikes. On September 11, 1948 he married Stella Maxine Lyle, who died September 13, 2013. Surviving are three daughters, Sharon (Walter) Cox of West Alexander, Becky (Paul) Carson of East Finley and Stacy (Tredd) Barton of West Alexander; five grandchildren, Tricia (Bobby) Coons, Chad (Julie) Cox, Laurie (Damon) Bartolotta, Benjamin Bonus and Megan Bonus; four great grandchildren. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held at Claysville Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Ave, Washington.