Roll Call Tribute

John David Walker 

January 14, 1974 - April 7, 2024 

John David Walker, 50 years old, of Longview, TX, was called to his eternal home on April 7, 2024.

Also lovingly known as JD, he graduated in 1992 from Longview High School and continued his higher education at Kilgore College, then transferred to Texas A&M University. While at A&M, he was involved in a car accident his senior year that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next 28 years being loved by his family.

He was studying Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M. He received his Aggie ring in an honorary ceremony after the accident. He wore his Aggie ring proudly!

Even though he was confined to a wheelchair, he enjoyed family get togethers, going to Windridge to ride horses, which also included his favorite activity, grooming the horses. He had seven nephews that he adored and enjoyed watching them grow up.

Before his accident, he was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses and loved all animals. He and his friends would spend memorable weekends at “the camp” in Jefferson. They all had nicknames; JD’s was Keeb.

He worked for Kimbrough Animal Hospital while in high school and during his time at Kilgore College. It was at Kimbrough’s where he met his treasured dog, BB. He and BB were inseparable. He took her everywhere! She was his loyal friend until she crossed the rainbow bridge several years ago.

He is survived by parents Ann and John C. Walker '62. Brother Steven '98 and sister in law Ginny '98. Sisters Sharon Boles and husband Daryl, Katherine and husband Cran. Nephews Hayden Walker '24 and Garrett Walker '26., Jacob, Matthew, Collin, Grant, and Zach. Also surviving him are his aunts, Ann Hull, Brenda Carlton, and Aubra Carlton, as well as many cousins.

The family would like to thank all his caregivers for the love and care they provided him throughout the 28 years of his illness.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Fredonia St., on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held before the service at 10:00AM at the church. Interment will be at Rosewood Park following the service. Arrangements are under the care of Rader Funeral Home in Longview.