William “Mr. Bill” Medford Walker, 87, of Largo, FL, passed away on June 7, 2017, at the Sabal Palms Nursing Home in Largo, FL. He was born on August 9, 1929, in Mayo, FL.
William retired from the US Army with 20 years of service. He served in the Korean Conflict and during his time in the service he received the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service medal and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation w/ 3 Clasps. During his time in the Army, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was an Engineer.
He loved his country and the time he spent in the service of his country. Mr. Bill, as he was known, loved his wife, people, animals and nature. He met his wife in Germany and they enjoyed many years together. He also loved the Lord.
He was a native Floridian who had a great sense of humor and remained a “Country Boy” at heart. He never met a stranger, never bragged about his accomplishments and was very trusting towards people. Gardening was a passion of his and one of his favorite activities was to sit in his garden and wave at people. He really loved to work in the yard.
People loved him at the nursing home. His favorite foods were fried chicken, hamburgers and French fries and Wendy’s Frosty drinks. Throughout his life, he was filled with kindness and had a heart bigger than himself.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clayton and Martha Jane Walker; and his wife, H. Nora Walker. He is survived by many friends who will long remember this kind man that touched their lives in many ways.
He will be interred, with his wife, at 12:45PM at Bay Pines National Cemetery, with full military honors on Thursday, July 13, 2017.
We did not know him personally, but he always gave us a smile and a wave from his perch in his garage as we drove by his home on errands. We have missed him and wondered what may have happened to him. Another veteran passes. Rest in peace Mr. Bill. The Kulpa family.
We will miss Sarge, always sitting in his garage and acknowledging anyone who passed. My husband would take him bread weekly to feel the birds and he would have a driveway full awaking their snack. My hubby also took him to a walk-in clinic near us when he saw his arms and the wounds he had that were on the verge of being infected. The clinic treated and wrapped the wounds and set up a visit from a nursing wound care member for the next day. When she saw how he was struggling in taking care of himself, he was admitted to Sabal Palms. I know his life was extended by being in SP. A clean bed, 3 square meals and people to talk to and befriend. We are glad we had a hand in helping him get the care he needed, and especially not pass over alone. Rest in peace, Sarge. Lynda & Joel