Merrill D. Walker, 72, of Nineveh, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Columbus Regional Hospital emergency department.

Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Bernice Lucas Walker of Nineveh; a daughter, Lois (Kent) Pierce of Nineveh; and a brother, Denny Keith (Hazel Marline) Walker of Nineveh.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Dale Walker; and a daughter, Christina Delone Walker.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, 1029 Washington St. in Columbus, with Pastors David Wallace and James Miller officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

A committal service will be conducted at 3 p.m. April 5 at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown, with military honors presented by Martinsville V.F.W. and American Legion Honor Guards.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.