Former long-time Webster Parish Police Jury President Charles “Charlie” Walker has passed away.
Friends say he was ill for about the last two weeks, and he succumbed Saturday.
Stepping down as president in 2012, Walker continued to serve district 12 until his passing. President Jim Bonsall, district 6, says the parish has lost a great man.
“He was a real leader,” he said. “We’ll miss his experience, his resolve to make everything work right and keep the parish in good shape. It was really a surprise to me, and it’s sad.”
Col. Carl Thompson (Ret.) says not only did the parish lose a great man but he lost a good friend.
“When (Maj.) Gen. (Bennett C.) Landreneau transferred me to Camp Minden, Charlie became one of my best friends,” Thompson said. “He was a good friend. Charlie helped me with many situations at Camp Minden. Charlie will be missed in the Webster Parish community. He did a lot, not just for the Doyline area, but for the parish.”
Bonsall said they will appoint someone to fill his unexpired term, but as of this writing, it is unknown who it will be or when a special meeting will be called.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, two sons, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
“We’re going to miss him a lot,” Bonsall said.
17 thoughts on “Former police jury president Charlie Walker succumbs”
Was a great mentor to all who knew him, condolances to the family
Pappaw Walker or Pops is what we called him at the track will be missed by so many. Condolences to the family. He will forever be in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers go to the family in this much time of need from the Stone’s.
Our condolences to the Walker family. Mr. Walker was a great man.
Oh, I am so sorry. It wasn’t but a couple of we ago we had such a good conversation. I will miss him.
What a wonderful man! He will truly be missed. Prayers for Mrs. Dorothy and the family.
Praying for all the family. Will miss Mr Charlie a lot .
My grandfather was a great man and we thank you all for your prayers in our time of need.
Mr Walker was a true friend and a great servant of our Parish. His service will be sorely missed
He was such a great man. My son was a lucky little boy to have such an amazing papaw.
One of the nicest and most respected person I have ever met. A loss that can’t be replaced. Prayers to Roger and the entire walker family.
Mr. Charlie was one of the first officials I met as a rookie reporter and one of few “sources” I stayed in touch with through all of my moves. I will truly miss my lake stories that always wound up with he and Mrs. Dorothy giving me a boat tour. Much love to this sweet family.
I became a juror under Mr. Walker’s leadership and he was an excellent leader. My prayers are with his family.
God puts people in our lives for a reason. I was blessed to get to know Mr. Charlie and his family. Praying that his family finds comfort in this time of need. He will truly be missed.
He was a great man. He gave me my first job over 30 years ago. He will be greatly missed. Dorothy, Roger, ,and Russell so sorry for your loss. Daddy and him are having a blast.
He was such a great man,Arthur thought the world of him,more like a father that Arthur never had. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Dorothy,Roger, and Russell I’m so sorry for your loss,my prayers are with the family. I’m sure Charlie and Arthur are talking about the good ole days. May God bless you all.
Mr Walker was a true gentleman and a fine fellow. He will sorely be missed as an irreplaceable voice of reason and kindness. My condolences to his family.
Mr Walker was my true friend, I am going to miss him dearly….I so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you, may God continue to bless this Family!!! Jimmy Thomas ~~Springhill ,La