Claude Archie Walker

Claude Archie Walker departed this life Monday, February 8, 2016 with his family by his side. Claude had a passion for life. He was an active member and deacon in his church, Hines Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family and church family. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned Allied Pest Control for 43 years and was active in the pest control business industry. He helped several people throughout his career. Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Dora Walker; brother, Shannon Walker; and sister, Edith Walker Lucas. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Laverne (Gentry) Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Walker and Vivian; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Walker Thomas and Fred; daughter, Claudine Walker Kirby, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, David Thomas, Brooke Walker Collins and husband David, Jeffrey Walker II, Taylor Thomas and wife Ravyn, Josh Kirby, Lindsey Walker, and Cheyenne Hardy; great-grandchildren, Cadence Thomas, Skylar Thomas, Gavin Thomas, Raylan Walker, Georgia “Gia” Collins, and Tatum Walker; brothers, Jessie Walker and wife Teresa, Daryl Walker and wife Tammy, Lonnie Walker; sister, Kathy Walker; several nieces and nephews, and special dog, Budder. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow, Pastor Bobby Kitts and Rev. Mark Large officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hines Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry. Pallbearers will be Aaron Walker, Drew Walker, Kevin Gentry, Joey Walker, Greg Gentry, and Daryl Lucas. Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, David Thomas, Jeffrey Walker, Taylor Thomas, and Josh Kirby. Family and friends will meet 2:45PM Friday at Hines Creek Baptist Church Cemetery for 3:00PM interment.