Elvin Walker, 83, of Bristow passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Elvin was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1943 to Percy and Alma (Schroer) Walker. He was united in marriage with Sharon Aders on July 15, 1967 in Tell City. Elvin and Sharon met as pen pals, and after many letters, he drove from Texas in a white VW Bug to see Sharon, from there they were married for 40 years.
Elvin was a member of Bristow Christian Church and Ferdinand American Legion Post 124. He served in the military from 1963-1966.
Elvin is survived by his two children, Christiana Graham of Bristow, and Evan Walker of Holland; three grandchildren, including Marcus Graham; siblings Faye Walker of Ligonier, PA, Virgil Walker of Somerset, PA, and Ray Walker of East Brady, PA.
Elvin was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Sharon; siblings Sylvan Walker and Shirley Duppstadt.
A funeral service was held on Saturday August 1, at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand with burial following at Beard Cemetery in Bristow. Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 conducted military graveside rites.
