John Edward Walker (July 14, 1947 - June 19, 2018).  John was born in Nashville, TN and grew up in Green Hills. He served bravely in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, spending several years in Vietnam. After retiring from the Navy he worked at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. He also spent many years successfully running his own business, Cedar Grove Kennels, training Labrador retrievers. John had a passion for the outdoors and could often be found hunting or fishing with his wife.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Cliff Wright officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 AM Monday June 25 until service time.  Burial will be Monday June 25 at 2:00 PM at The Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Pegram, TN with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, Clifton David Walker (Lindsey Walker); stepsons, Kevin Harrub (Staci) and Brad Harrub (Melinda) and his grandchildren: Alexis and Savannah Nees; Briley Walker; Delanie Walker; Noah and Grace Harrub; and Will, Reese, Claire, and Luke Harrub; and his brother William Walker (Ann). He was preceded in death by his parents (Hugh Walker and Billie Edine Hunter Walker) and sister, Pat Rowe.

John was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. John was very proud of his children and grandchildren. John and his wife loved being outdoors and traveling together. He loved hunting with his son and sharing stories of working at Central Command. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Tennessee Fallen Outdoors, a non-profit organization that provides vets or their relatives opportunities to go hunting and fishing.