Alan B. Walker, 83, of Cadiz, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Liza’s Place of Valley Hospice in Wheeling, West Virginia after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Orville and Irene Roth Walker.
Alan was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation and a member of the East Warren Street Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Trava A. (Rose) Walker on June 21, 1999; his brothers: Chuck, Loren, Lanny, Richard and Jim (Carolyn) Walker.
Surviving are his daughters: Krysta (Dwain) Hill of Adena and Tiffney Stapleton of Las Vegas, Nevada; 2 grandchildren: Cortney Kavanagh of Adena and Brock Sanders of Steubenville; and a brother: Bill Walker of Akron/Canton.
He served his country from Aug 1957 – Aug 1961, USAF 84th Fighter Group, 25th Air Division, Geiger Field, Spokane, Washington.
He was a member of the Cadiz Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2162 and the Cadiz American Legion Post #34.
Per his request, cremation has taken place. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. Burial will take place at Minksville Cemetery, near Cadiz, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife.
A Memorial Service to be held at a later date at the discretion of the family.
It was Alan’s request, in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com