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Walker was born in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1933. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954 and spent 34 years in the Supply Corps, ending his career as the 35th聽Chief of the Navy Supply Corps.
After retiring from active duty, Walker became the vice president for administration and director of corporate strategy for Resource Consultants, Inc. (RCI), a worldwide government services contractor. He later served on the board of directors of Herley Industries of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He was a member of numerous Navy organizations and served as chairman of Vinson Hall Corporation, a retirement community serving military officers and government employees, and a trustee of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation.聽Walker joined the board of directors of the in 1987 and served as treasurer for 17 years. On two occasions, Walker served as president and CEO of the .
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia. The funeral service and interment will be held on Jan. 13 at the Naval Academy Chapel at 10:30 a.m.
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