George R. Walker, 92, of Chicora, formerly of Russellton, died Monday at Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights.

Born Feb. 21, 1916, in New Port, Tenn., he was the son of George William and Ellen Raulston Walker.

Before retiring, he was a coal miner at the Indianola and Russellton mines for 47 years.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Kensington and the Tyrian Lodge 644 of New Kensington. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, golfing and fishing.

Surviving are a daughter, Sally (Roger) McJunkin of Chicora; two granddaughters, Mary Beth (John) Schwartz of Rockhill, S.C. and Kelly Byfield of Hillsboro, N.H.; a great-granddaughter, Delaney Byfield; and a sister, Willa Falcettoni of Glenshaw.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nathel Bufington Walker; four brothers; and three sisters.

<B>WALKER </B>— Friends of George R. Walker, who died Monday, March 17, 2008, will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Springdale at the <B>CHARLES B. JARVIE FUNERAL HOME</B>, 801 Pittsburgh St., Springdale. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Bramwell Kjellgren officiating. Entombment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Township.Please visit www.jarviefuneralhome.com.