William Dwight Walker was born April 5, 1950 in Augusta KS. At the age of 16, William signed to join the US Marine Corps. He spent almost two years in Okinawa, training and finishing high school courses, then joined the war in Vietnam in 1968. There he did two tours. After returning home, William began his career in Avionics with Cessna. He worked diligently, earning certifications, until becoming an Electrical Engineer. His prouder moments in Avionics came from his time at Boeing-working on Air Force One and the Airborne Laser. He is preceded in death by his parents: Isabelle Anne Genter and Lester M. Walker, His uncle and mentor Norman Maggard, sisters Janice Mendenhall and Diane Robinette, and best friend Lonnie Lynn. He is mourned in passing by Daughters Kimberly Castor and Bridget Melvin (Keith), Siblings Linda Mchone (Cheryl), Cindy Johnson, Leanna Henecy, Leslie Walker, Gary Walker, Michael Walker, Charlie Genter, and several grand children. Service to be held March 8th, 2022 10:00 AM at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery 1208 N College St, Winfield, KS 67156