Reid Leroy Walker Obituary (1950 - 2021)

Mr. Reid Walker, age 70, passed away on April 9, 2021, after a courageous eight month battle with liver cancer. Reid was born in Quitman, GA on Dec. 20, 1950 to Truman Walker and Sara Walker. Reid married Muriel Shopland on Dec. 27, 1975 in Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by Truman Walker (Father), Sara Walker (Mother). He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Muriel Walker, his brother, Evans E. Walker, his brother, Robert D. Walker and wife, Pamela Walker, his nephews Ian Walker, Graham Walker, Halley Spencer and niece Jolly Walker-Brittain. Services for Mr. Reid Walker will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City with Visitation at 1:00 pm and Service at 2:00pm- with Shawn O'Hearn officiating. Reid graduated from Lamar High School in January 1970. He attended the University of St. Thomas following high school. During his high school and college years, he pursued his passion for music by playing in a band. He worked as an electronic repair technician and became an independent business owner of his company, Reid Walker Services. His specialty was installing and designing sound systems and lighting for churches, clubs, restaurants and schools. Reid was a loving and caring husband and always willing to help other people. He loved family gatherings and BBQ's. His favorite past times were fishing, boating and camping. He also enjoyed golf, cooking, jamming with friends, traveling and playing with his dogs. Reid's favorite charity was the animal shelter, CAPS(Citizens for Animal Protection) located at 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. Their website is www.cap4pets.org and donations are appreciated in lieu of flowers. Thank you to all of you that have shown your love & support for Reid during his long fight with cancer.