Gilbert Walker

Gilbert E. Walker, 90, of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday May 31, 2016, in Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 15, 1926, to Marvin Jackson "Tug" Walker and Louise Jeanette (Holland) Walker in Ione, the youngest of seven children. Gilbert served his country in the Navy for 20 years during World War II and into the Korean War, retiring in July 1964. He served aboard six different aircraft carriers. He also had shore duty at five different locations, one of which was Midway Island. He worked at Whirlpool f