Roy Walker

DR. ROY O. WALKER, PH.D.

Retired Associate Professor, Emeritus, Dr. Roy O. Walker Jr, PhD of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Police Training Institute (PTI) passed away on June 17, 2019 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois at the age of 75.

Dr. Walker was raised and worked on the family farm until November of 1969 now known as "Walkers Island" in Horseshoe Lake State Park just outside of Granite City, Illinois. During his career he also served in several positions at the Madison County Illinois Sheriffs department including Patrolman, Deputy Sherriff, and Detective.

The youngest of three children, Roy "Chuck" Walker was born on April 21, 1944 to Alberta and Roy O. Walker Sr. in Madison County, Illinois.

Dr. Walker is survived by his ex-wife Susan, daughters Tasha and Sara, sisters Norma and Betty, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by both parents.

Per his wishes a private memorial will be held in Granite City, Illinois in July. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in Roys name to the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation.

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