1924
Troy
2009
Troy A. Walker
December 17, 1924 — January 8, 2009
Rev. Walker went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 8, 2009. He was born December 17, 1924 in Rogers, NM to Paul and Cala Walker. He graduated from Dora High School in Dora, NM, from ENMU in Portales, NM and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.
He joined the Army in 1944 and served in Japan. After the war ended, he was transferred to the medics in 27th Division of 8th Army. He returned to Japan in 1946 and served as Sergeant of the motor pool in medic of 11th A/B of 8th Army.
Troy lived his life to serve the Lord. He surrendered to preach in 1946. He was an evangelistic preacher for 35 years, winning many to the Lord. He preached evangelistic revivals in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Even after retirement, he never retired from spreading the Gospel. He was known for his many talents, but most often acknowledged for his prayers. A friend says, “When Troy began to pray, it felt as if the Lord was in the room.” His 45 years of ministry included pastorates at Central Baptist Church Portales-Floyd, NM, Elk Mission Elk, NM, Emanuel Baptist Church Portales, NM, Ranchvale Baptist Church Clovis, NM, Date Street Baptist Church Plainview, TX, Trinity Baptist Church Muleshoe, TX, and Eastridge Baptist Church Amarillo, TX.
He married the love of his life, Patsy Ruth Harris on December 23, 1947. They had three children, Alvin Walker, Zan Walker and Keila Walker Sandridge.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Floyd and Claude; and, his son Zan Walker on November 26, 2008.
Troy is survived by his wife, Patsy; his son Alvin Walker and wife Brenda; his daughter, Keila Sandridge and husband Jay; his daughter-in-law Latitia Hemphill Walker; his grandchildren Carla Auzenne and husband Josh, Emily Strain and husband Coty, Matthew Walker and wife Lindsey, Brittany Franks, Cody Franks, Caitlin Walker, Shelby Walker, Jada Sandridge and Juliana Sandridge; six great-great grandchildren and one brother, Earl Walker.
He joined the Army in 1944 and served in Japan. After the war ended, he was transferred to the medics in 27th Division of 8th Army. He returned to Japan in 1946 and served as Sergeant of the motor pool in medic of 11th A/B of 8th Army.
Troy lived his life to serve the Lord. He surrendered to preach in 1946. He was an evangelistic preacher for 35 years, winning many to the Lord. He preached evangelistic revivals in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. Even after retirement, he never retired from spreading the Gospel. He was known for his many talents, but most often acknowledged for his prayers. A friend says, “When Troy began to pray, it felt as if the Lord was in the room.” His 45 years of ministry included pastorates at Central Baptist Church Portales-Floyd, NM, Elk Mission Elk, NM, Emanuel Baptist Church Portales, NM, Ranchvale Baptist Church Clovis, NM, Date Street Baptist Church Plainview, TX, Trinity Baptist Church Muleshoe, TX, and Eastridge Baptist Church Amarillo, TX.
He married the love of his life, Patsy Ruth Harris on December 23, 1947. They had three children, Alvin Walker, Zan Walker and Keila Walker Sandridge.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Floyd and Claude; and, his son Zan Walker on November 26, 2008.
Troy is survived by his wife, Patsy; his son Alvin Walker and wife Brenda; his daughter, Keila Sandridge and husband Jay; his daughter-in-law Latitia Hemphill Walker; his grandchildren Carla Auzenne and husband Josh, Emily Strain and husband Coty, Matthew Walker and wife Lindsey, Brittany Franks, Cody Franks, Caitlin Walker, Shelby Walker, Jada Sandridge and Juliana Sandridge; six great-great grandchildren and one brother, Earl Walker.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Troy A. Walker, please visit our flower store.