- Rodney Wayne Walker, 55, of Lexington, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital. Rodney was born on May 15, 1966, in Kansas City, the son of Marvin Lee and Beverly Ann (Proffitt) Walker. He was united in marriage to Beth Ann Childress of Odessa, on August 22, 2015; she survives of the home. Additional survivors include: father, Marvin Lee "Pee Wee" Walker of Richmond; four sons, Spencer Crow (Brandy Mace) of Kearney, Justin Walker of Excelsior Springs, Logan Pulse (Karah Fisher) of Independence, and Deven (Samantha) Walker of Richmond; two daughters, Lauren Pulse (Antwoine Brown) of Claycomo and Camille Cook of Norborne; 13 grandchildren: Rayln Mace, Melody Crow, Kainyn Crow, Landon Clark, Bennett Walker Madelynn Carroll, Lola Brown, Judah Brown, Jaxx Brown, Adailyn Carter, Colson Walker, Talen Cook, and Lachlan Cook; sister, Leann Jones of Liberty; and niece, Lanie Jones. He was preceded in death by his mother. Rodney was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from the Richmond High School in the class of 1984. He worked most of his life as a carpenter, but also worked for a short time for the Railroad as a subcontractor. In his younger years, he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond and later in life became a member of the First Baptist Church in Odessa. He had a great love for Christ, which enabled him to have 25 years of sobriety. He also helped many other people reach their sobriety through his faith. He also drove the church van to pick up people to attend church who couldn't drive themselves. Rodney was a good family man who lived for spending time with his dad, kids, grandkids, and wife. He enjoyed going to the lake, fishing, coon hunting, mushroom hunting, and anything with the outdoors. He also loved helping people no matter the circumstances and always saw the good in people. Rod says leaky roofs aren't his problem anymore. Visitation with funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Southpoint Cemetery, near Orrick.
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1966 - 2022 (55 years)
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