Terry Walker
July 31, 1958 - March 15, 2020
Terry Walker died March 15th 2020 at the age of 61. He was born July 31st 1958 in Canton Illinois to Mary Lou Ford and Ralph Eugene Walker. He has lived his entire life on the race track. He started his career as a jockey at the fairs and eventually went to work on the starting gate as an assistant starter. He worked for Oaklawn Park for many years and as the Starter since 2004. Working his way up to the "Boss". He is survived by his son, Jacob Walker; his ex-wife, Mindy Walker; his brother, Tim Marshall; aunts, uncles and many more. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Ford and father, Ralph Walker. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Hot Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday with Chaplains Rich and Robi Heffington officiating.
Terry Walker died March 15th 2020 at the age of 61. He was born July 31st 1958 in Canton Illinois to Mary Lou Ford and Ralph Eugene Walker. He has lived his entire life on the race track. He started his career as a jockey at the fairs and eventually... View Obituary & Service Information