Ronnie Walker

A visitation for Ronnie Allen Walker of Cleburne will be held from 6-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Rosser Funeral Home.

Ronnie Walker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many entered his heavenly home October 11, 2024, at age 72. He was born November 27, 1951, along with his twin Lonnie to Foster Allen and Chloie "Desine" (Messenger) Walker in Hamlin, Texas. He grew up in west Texas later relocating to Austin, Texas. This is where he met his wife, Sheryl Tyllick. They married on May 19, 1973, after which they moved to Alabama and had a son, Ronald Walker. Later they moved to the Dallas area and added daughter Melissa to their family. Ronnie was employed at the University of Dallas in the Science department. He moved to Midlothian and accepted a position at Abrant then Mazda. After working at those two places, he accepted a position with Midlothian ISD and remained there for 23 years, retiring in 2014. He moved one last time in 2001 to Cleburne, Texas making that his forever home.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sheryl Walker of Cleburne, Texas, His son Ronald Walker, and wife Heidi of Alvarado, Texas, daughter Melissa Rayburn and husband Mike of Fort Worth, sister Oleta Spencer of Tucson, Arizona. His survivors include six grandchildren: Monica, Cory, Katie, Whitney, Dawson and Bailey. Additionally, he had nine Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Foster Allen and Chloie "Desine" Walker, brothers Tommy, Donnie, Lonnie and Willie.

Ronnie enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, like listening to music and the outdoors. He took great pride in his yard. Cooking out was always a pleasure along with watching the Dallas Cowboys. The moments he cherished most were those spent with his family and friends.

The presence of his grandchildren would always light up his face with smiles and pride. He was truly a kind man. He would go out of his way to help others. He always had a broad smile and a big hello. One of his favorite phrases was, "If you come to my house to eat and you leave hungry, that's your own fault."