RALPH FOREMAN WALKER, JR.

1935-2021

Ralph was born on June

29, 1935, at his grandmother’s house in Grayburg, Texas. As a child he was lovingly cared for by his parents, family, and friends. He attended school in Beaumont, Sour Lake, and Ingleside, Texas. He was mentored by teachers, coaches, and friends.

Ralph received a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Texas. While at UT, he met and married Georgia, his wife of sixty-one years.

Ralph spent most of his career working for oilfield-related companies. He finished his career in the fastener industry.

The prides of his life were his daughter, son, three granddaughters, three greatgrandsons, and one greatgranddaughter.

Ralph died on October 6, 2021.

“At rest in quiet shade, After a lifetime in the sun, He laid down his tools,

His task was done.”