Walker

Mrs. Ruth Huddleston Walker, 87, of Alexandria, TN passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

Mrs. Walker was born February 13, 1929 in Wilson County, TN, the daughter of the late Charles Herschel Huddleston and Opal Cassity. She married John David Walker on October 16. 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2000.

Mrs. Walker graduated from Watertown High School. She was a faithful member of the Alexandria First Baptist Church. She worked at Prichard’s Grocery as a clerk for over 20 years.

Mrs. Walker is survived by Son; David Walker of Mt. Juliet, TN; three brothers, Bob (Anita) Huddleston of Watertown, TN, Jewell (Virginia "Tootsie") Huddleston of Watertown, TN, and Eugene (Doris) Huddleston of Lebanon, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Walker were conducted from the Alexandria First Baptist Church on Friday, September 2, 2016. Bro. Billy Friel officiated with interment following in the Hillview Cemetery.

Avant Funeral Home, was in charge of the arrangements.