Wayne Walker

Wayne Edward Walker, 92 of Mulberry passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born March 17, 1932, in Frankfort, Indiana, the son of Samuel and Alice (Reed) Walker. He graduated from Frankfort High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean War. Wayne later earned an electrical technology degree from Ivy Tech.  

Wayne was an avid outdoorsman learning to fish and hunt the creeks and woods of Clinton County; it became his greatest passion. Growing up on his parents’ farm, he learned to work with his hands and could fix or troubleshoot most anything. His training in the Army and degree from Ivy Tech earned him a 30-year career as a signal maintainer for the L&N Railroad. Wayne was a faithful man, teaching Sunday School and a bible study most recently at the Mulberry United Methodist Church. He was also active with the Boy Scouts where he earned the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award for a Scout Leader. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Fred; grandson, Justin Hall; and his 12 siblings. 

Wayne is survived by three daughters and one son; Sharon and her husband Darryl Ponder of Wauwatosa, WI; Nancy and her husband Brett Decker of Zionsville, IN; Shelley Hall of Indianapolis, IN; Steve and his wife Betsy of Zionsville, IN. Wayne was formerly married to Mary Hubert and they have 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 10am until the time of the service at 11am at Mulberry United Methodist Church. Pastor Kevin Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Mulberry Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Wayne’s honor to Mulberry United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.