Savannah Morning News, February 15, 2003

Christopher Jenkins Walker, Jr., 76, of Savannah, died Friday, February 14, 2003 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Charleston, SC, and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy for over 22 years, as a Chief Radioman. He served in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post # 184, the Amateur Radio Club, and was in charge of the inter-group office for AA in Savannah. After his retirement, he served as Deputy Chief for the "MARS" System. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Jacquelin Scurry Walker of Savannah; a son, Christopher J. Walker, III of Purcellville, VA; two daughters, Margaret W. Williams of Durham, NC and Dorothy W. Williams of Holly Springs, NC; a sister, Frances W. Dickerson of York, SC; sister-in- law, Dorothy D. Scurry of Savannah; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Dr. William H. Martin officiating. Entombment: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st St., Savannah, GA 31401; or Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah

I knew Chris from my initial assignment to the MARS program - never having served in Washington, I approached the relationship with all the honor and respect one could give to such a high-ranking official. Chris quickly let me know, however, that he was just a "regular guy". He helped me so much in getting used to the program, as the last time I had been with MARS was the old Army and Air Force system back in the 50s, and now it was the later 60s. I had almost daily contact with him, due to being stationed at a major relay station. And, he always talked about "getting around to it" for some action or other. I kidded him about it, because he definitely was one to accomplish some task he had taken on. But, it was a favorite phrase. Well, at one of our worldwide meetings, he presented me with a "Round Tuit" - a handmade round piece of wood mounted on a piece of rectangular wood. And, I have carried that thing with me all these years, proudly. Why? It was given to me by a wonderful man, a great friend and a fine gentleman. In my humble opinion, no one could have served his country and his service better than Chris did - he was most assuredly the right man in the right place at the right time.

GySgt Doug Thomas, K6UIT and many other calls.