Walter Harkey
Bethalto | Save
Walter L. Harkey, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 12:30 pm at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Bethalto.
He was born January 28, 1931, in Leachville, AR, the son of the late Elmer and Ruby (Nall) Harkey. He married Peggy (Creel) in Arkansas on June 9, 1949, and she preceded him in death.
He was employed at Olin Corp for 36 years as a foreman. He was a member of the Meadowbrook 1st Southern Baptist Church and loved to be outside riding his garden tractor.
He is survived by two sons, Mike (Kellye) Harkey and Dennis (Penny) Harkey both of Bethalto; 10 grandchildren, Jim (Shelia) Hall, Greg (Sandi) Harkey, Kelley (Steve) Sherwood, Roy (Sarah) Jarman, Michael (Leta) Harkey, Eric (Cassie) Harkey, Joshua Harkey, Chadd Harkey, Dylan (Stephanie) Harkey, and Emma Moore; several great-grandchildren; two siblings, Howard (Dorothy) Harkey of Shipman, June (Barney) Becraft of Keyesport, IL and a sister-in-law, Donna Harkey of Bethalto.
In addition to his wife and parents; he is preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Jarman; his son, Larry Harkey; one brother, Jack Harkey; and two sisters, Monzelle Woodfin and Ruth Retherford.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto with Pastor Kevin Auten officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meadowbrook 1st Southern Baptist Church.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.kallalandschaaf.com
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
