Charles H. Walker

Charles H. Walker, 82, of Cortland passed away at 1:30PM Friday February 20, 2009 at St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown. He was born the son of the late Charles and Willamina "Minnie" K. (Forthman) Milton on December 23, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio. Charles joined the Navy after graduating from Jefferson High School. Once out of the service, Charles worked for the phone company where he retired as management in the spring of 1989. Charles favorite past times were amateur radio operator, archeology, theology, reading, working on electronics, muzzle loading, cross country skiing. He was a lifetime member of the Tom Mix Ralston Straight Shooters. The one thing he will always be remembered as is a true family man. Charles married the former Helen M. Cole on March 26, 1949. Together they shared 59 years of marriage. Also surviving Charles are his five children; Charles John Walker of Mt. Dora, Florida, Janet (David) Bruce of Salem, New Hampshire, Sherrie Jackson of Mt. Dora, Florida, Denise Smith of Mecca, James M. (Adina) Walker of Helena, Montana; nine grandchildren; Sharon Little, Heather (Brian) McCrimmon, Katrina Jackson, Kimberly Jackson, Charles John Walker II, Thomas Eugene Walker, Audrey M. Walker, Xylon J. Walker, Amber R. Saltzmann; and six great grandchildren; Amber, Dave, Christopher, Corinne, Abigail, and Julien. The family will be receiving friends on Monday February 23, 2009 at the Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 12PM at the Funeral home. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com