Richard Walkup

Richard James Walkup passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.

Mr. Walkup will be cremated per his wishes and placed beside his wife in Kentland, Indiana. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for the spring.

Mr. Walkup was born July 21, 1928 in Watseka, Illinois to Ira and Marilla (Campbell) Walkup. He married Dolores Whaley November 27, 1952. Mr. Walkup proudly served his country in the United States Army 1950-1952. He was a member of the VFW, the Eagles Lodge and the American Legion. He was a member of the Newton County Community Band and he loved to play the drums. Other hobbies included telling stories, watching Purdue or the Cubs and several other sporting events. He was a life insurance salesman for several years.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bob Snedeker of Snyder; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Jo Walkup of Effingham, Ill; five grandchildren, Angee Morton and her husband Bart of Decatur, Texas; Brian Crawford and wife Jae of Granbury, Texas; Erik Walkup of Mesa, Arizona; Katlyn Gerlach and husband Nathanial of Evansville, Indiana; and AJ Walkup of Champaign, Illinois. Also, three step grandchildren; Bobby and Beth Snedeker of Williamsport, Indiana; Thadd Snedeker of Independence, Indiana and Tinker Snedeker of Pine Village, Indiana. He was also survived by 11 great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews.