Shawnee resident Marvin Walker, 85, died Tuesday, March 1, at his home in Shawnee.

He was born November 4, 1919, in Shawnee to Benjamin and Dora Benson Walker.

He graduated from Shawnee High School.

Walker was an engineering draftsman at Tinker Air Force Base.

On June 6, 1947 he married Beulah E. Puckeshino.

He served in the U. S. Army, Company H. 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. During World War II, he made three combat jumps, Nadzab, New Guinea, Noemfoor, Dutch New Guinea and Corregidor "The Rock" Philippines.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Evans, Bill, Harry, Willard and Luther; four sisters, Mabel, Frances, Nancy and Edith; wife, Beulah and sons Berry, Robert and Billy.

Survivors include five sons, Larry Walker, Elmer Walker, Mike Prquano and David Wakolee, all of Shawnee and Curtis Pequano of Kingston; two daughters, Jeanette Walker and Mary Carter, both of Shawnee; numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

Tribal rites will be Thursday evening at the Walker family home.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Wakolee Cemetery.

Walker Funeral Service is directing arrangements.

Published March 3, 2005.