Gene Walker, 89, Cameron Missouri, formerly of Hamilton Missouri passed away on May 21 2010 at the Missouri Veteran's Home Cameron.Gene was born on October 8 1920 in Hamilton to Joseph Odes and Birdie Anna McCrary Walker. He was a 1939 Hamilton High School graduate. Gene served our country during World War II from 1943-1945 in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator. During his service to his country Gene earned six bronze stars the good conduct medal and earned his staff sergeant stripes after bringing in by himself twenty-four planes that were lost in the fog one night. He was a farmer for 24 years and was the MFA Bulk Plant Manager in Hamilton from 1972-1992.Gene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hamilton and a 65 year member of the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.On November 24 1945 he married Rose Lee Curp in Hamilton Mo. She preceded him in death in 2003. After Rose Lee's death Gene moved to the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cameron Mo. Gene was also preceded by his parents; brother Glen Walker; and a nephew Ron Walker.Survivors: Daughters Marilyn (Lyle) Eveleigh Wimberley Tx.; Loretta (Dan) Griffin Nashville Tenn.; three granddaughters Shelia Nicole and Sharay all of Texas; two step-grandsons Chris and Raymond both of Tennessee; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and 3 step-great-granddaughters; and one nephew Dennis Walker Hamilton.Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday May 25 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hamilton.Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday May 24 at Bram Funeral Home Hamilton.Interment: Highland Cemetery Hamilton.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home Unit C or to Cameron Comfort Care Hospice.Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Monday.   Bram Funeral Services