Joe “Corky” Walker, 51, of Elysian Fields, TX, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with depression, when his pain became unbearable. Waiting to welcome him are his father, Joe Walker, both his maternal (Howard & Mary Bell) and paternal (DB & Marie Walker) grandparents, stepson, Dakota Sutton, Uncle Donnie Walker and cousin, Matthew Carter.

He is lovingly survived by his wife and soulmate, Chrissy, his children, Bryce, Brayden, and Yancey Walker of New London, TX, stepson, Ryan Lishman (Caitlyn) of Muskogee, OK, grandchildren, Luka, Navy and Raley, loving mother and stepfather, Priscilla & Hank Gribble of Elysian Fields, TX, sister and brother in law, Penny & James Griffin of Waskom, TX, loving cousins, Shelley & Jerome Cooley, Uncle Tim Bell, and cousin Jeffrey Bell all of Shreveport, LA, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Corky's honor.