Harold G. Walker

Harold G. Walker, 85, of Three Springs, PA, died Sunday morning, April 26, 2015 at his home.

Born August 21, 1929 at Saltillo, PA, he was a son of the late Herbert & Hazel (Snyder) Walker, Sr. He was married to the former Jean E. Shiffer on December 10, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs, PA by Rev. Louis Barth. Mrs. Walker survives at their home.

Also surviving are three children: Richard Walker and his wife Judy of Three Springs, PA, Thomas Walker and his wife Coreda of Rockhill Furnace, PA and Barbara Bloom and her husband Eric of Harrisburg, PA; seven grandchildren: Richard Walker, Jr., Thomas Walker, Jr., Kelly Walker, Kristy DeLuca, Kari Shapiro, Zachary Bloom and Margaret Bloom; six great grandchildren: and one sister: Hazel Morrison of Clarksville, TN. Five brothers and two sisters preceded in death.

Mr. Walker attended the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs, PA. He graduated from the former Saltillo High School in the Class of 1948, where he was a standout athlete in all sports. He was a charter member of the Three Springs Lions Club where he was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, which is the highest form of recognition bestowed by the Lions. The recipient of this award becomes a model of exemplary service to his club and the community which it serves. He was also a charter member of the Three Springs Hunting Camp and a member of the Southern Huntingdon Football Booster Club.

Mr. Walker served on the Three Springs Borough Council for over 60 years, serving as president for 40 years. He spent a great deal of his time tending to borough duties, especially at the Three Springs Swimming Pool.

He was first employed at the East Broad Top Railroad until it’s closing in 1956. He was then employed as a truck driver by Hiram Wible & Son Trucking, Three Springs, PA from 1956 until his retirement in 1991.

Mr. Walker enjoyed hunting, sports and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He also enjoyed spending time with is family and his friends at the Old Coots Club.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, 565 Ridgley St., Orbisonia, PA with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundon officiating. Interment will be made privately at Three Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, c/o Jean Walker, 8703 Hudson St., Three Springs, PA 17264.