Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameWALKER, CClinton William 
Birth Date10 Nov 1935
Birth PlaceTupelo, Lee County, Mississippi
Death Date04 Jul 2023 Age: 87
Death PlaceGrenada, Grenada County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Clinton William “Billy” Walker, Jr., 87, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the University of MS Medical Center in Grenada.
Billy was born in Tupelo and moved to Greenwood at an early age. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1953 and Miss. State University in 1957 with degrees in history and accounting.
Billy was a student teacher at MSU and also taught night school in Greenwood for a short time before passing the four-part accounting exam on his first attempt.
He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and ran high hurdles on a track scholarship for the MSU track team, holding the state high hurdle record for ten years.
After becoming a certified public accountant, he first joined the firm of Walker, Middleton, Tucker, Martin, and Armstrong; later he worked with his father at Walker and Associates and finished his career at the BFMW Group retiring at the age of 83. At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest practicing CPA in the state of MS.
He was a former member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He later joined North Greenwood Baptist Church. He had also served on the Executive board and as Chairman of Royal Maid, Inc. (National Industries for the Blind) for over 25 years, and held numerous professional and civic boards.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Howard Aven Walker, three sons, Bill Walker (Anne) of Greenville, John Walker of Jackson, Danny Walker (Cindy) of Greenwood; a sister, Libby Lubas Walker of Greenwood, and niece, Darla Kimes also of Greenwood; eight Grandchildren, Chris Walker (Sara), Elizabeth Ann Williams (Tyler), Reynolds Walker, Leigh Ann Walker, Daniel Walker, Jr. (Beka), Lindsay Stroble (Martin), Kasi Breaux (Sky), Lindsi Junkin (Cade); and 8 great grandchildren, Christopher, Charlie, Fox, Anniston, Hudson, Whit, Sawyer and Charlotte.
Pallbearers will be Chris Walker, Reynolds Walker, Daniel Walker, Jr, Martin Stroble, Sky Young, Cade Junkin, Carter Kimes and Wally Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Fulton, Harry Lott, Walt Diggs, Gary Archer, Gary Bright, Bardin Redditt and Wayne Bush.
Billy was born in Tupelo and moved to Greenwood at an early age. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1953 and Miss. State University in 1957 with degrees in history and accounting.
Billy was a student teacher at MSU and also taught night school in Greenwood for a short time before passing the four-part accounting exam on his first attempt.
He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and ran high hurdles on a track scholarship for the MSU track team, holding the state high hurdle record for ten years.
After becoming a certified public accountant, he first joined the firm of Walker, Middleton, Tucker, Martin, and Armstrong; later he worked with his father at Walker and Associates and finished his career at the BFMW Group retiring at the age of 83. At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest practicing CPA in the state of MS.
He was a former member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He later joined North Greenwood Baptist Church. He had also served on the Executive board and as Chairman of Royal Maid, Inc. (National Industries for the Blind) for over 25 years, and held numerous professional and civic boards.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann Howard Aven Walker, three sons, Bill Walker (Anne) of Greenville, John Walker of Jackson, Danny Walker (Cindy) of Greenwood; a sister, Libby Lubas Walker of Greenwood, and niece, Darla Kimes also of Greenwood; eight Grandchildren, Chris Walker (Sara), Elizabeth Ann Williams (Tyler), Reynolds Walker, Leigh Ann Walker, Daniel Walker, Jr. (Beka), Lindsay Stroble (Martin), Kasi Breaux (Sky), Lindsi Junkin (Cade); and 8 great grandchildren, Christopher, Charlie, Fox, Anniston, Hudson, Whit, Sawyer and Charlotte.
Pallbearers will be Chris Walker, Reynolds Walker, Daniel Walker, Jr, Martin Stroble, Sky Young, Cade Junkin, Carter Kimes and Wally Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Fulton, Harry Lott, Walt Diggs, Gary Archer, Gary Bright, Bardin Redditt and Wayne Bush.
Spouses
1AVEN, Ann Howard , 6G Granddaughter
, 6G GranddaughterBirth Date21 Dec 1935
Birth PlaceGreenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi
Death Date14 Feb 2025 Age: 89
Death PlaceGreenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi
FatherAVEN, John Howard (1899-1954)
MotherBURROW, Annie Maude (1900-1994)
Misc. Notes
Ann Howard Aven Walker, 89, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Indywood Glen in Greenwood.
Ann was born to John Howard and Annie Maude Burrow Aven December 21,1935. She graduated from Greenwood High School and MSCW (now MUW) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She was Sigma Chi Sweetheart of 1956 for the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at MS State University.
During her career she taught music at Leflore County High School in Itta Bena, Bankston Elementary School, Carroll Academy, Pillow Academy, Cruger Tchula Academy and from home. She served as church organist for 10 years at St John’s Methodist Church, 38 years for First Baptist Church and substituted at other churches for many years.
She was past president of the Pillow Band Boosters, former member of the LeBonte Woman’s Club, St John’s Woman’s Society, Matinee Musicale, Town and Country Garden Club, Life member of Junior Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution, Early Families Club, Bridge Club, Supper club and Explorer’s Bible Study.
She is preceded in death by her husband, C. W. “Billy” Walker, Jr, her parents, and a sister, Betty Sue Pruett.
She is survived by 3 sons, Danny Walker (Cindy) of Greenwood, Bill Walker (Anne) of Greenville, John Walker of Lake Charles, LA; 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Williams (Tyler) of Red Wing, MN, Lindsay Stroble (Martin) of Nashville, TN, Reynolds Walker of Murfreesboro, TN, Chris Walker (Sarah) of Birmingham, AL, Daniel Walker (Beka) of Picayune, MS, Kasi Breaux of Greenwood, MS, Lindsi Junkin (Cade) of Indianola, MS, Leigh Ann Walker of Albuquerque, NM; 8 great-grandchildren, Hudson Stroble, Whit Stroble, Sawyer Young, Anniston Williams, Charlotte Walker, Christopher Walker, Charlie Walker and Fox Walker.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Daniel Walker, Chris Walker, Reynolds Walker, Tyler Williams, Cade Junkin and Martin Stroble.
Ann was born to John Howard and Annie Maude Burrow Aven December 21,1935. She graduated from Greenwood High School and MSCW (now MUW) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She was Sigma Chi Sweetheart of 1956 for the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at MS State University.
During her career she taught music at Leflore County High School in Itta Bena, Bankston Elementary School, Carroll Academy, Pillow Academy, Cruger Tchula Academy and from home. She served as church organist for 10 years at St John’s Methodist Church, 38 years for First Baptist Church and substituted at other churches for many years.
She was past president of the Pillow Band Boosters, former member of the LeBonte Woman’s Club, St John’s Woman’s Society, Matinee Musicale, Town and Country Garden Club, Life member of Junior Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution, Early Families Club, Bridge Club, Supper club and Explorer’s Bible Study.
She is preceded in death by her husband, C. W. “Billy” Walker, Jr, her parents, and a sister, Betty Sue Pruett.
She is survived by 3 sons, Danny Walker (Cindy) of Greenwood, Bill Walker (Anne) of Greenville, John Walker of Lake Charles, LA; 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Williams (Tyler) of Red Wing, MN, Lindsay Stroble (Martin) of Nashville, TN, Reynolds Walker of Murfreesboro, TN, Chris Walker (Sarah) of Birmingham, AL, Daniel Walker (Beka) of Picayune, MS, Kasi Breaux of Greenwood, MS, Lindsi Junkin (Cade) of Indianola, MS, Leigh Ann Walker of Albuquerque, NM; 8 great-grandchildren, Hudson Stroble, Whit Stroble, Sawyer Young, Anniston Williams, Charlotte Walker, Christopher Walker, Charlie Walker and Fox Walker.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Daniel Walker, Chris Walker, Reynolds Walker, Tyler Williams, Cade Junkin and Martin Stroble.