Philip H. “Butch” Walker, 67, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Martin-Linsin Residence, Albion, NY.

Born on February 1, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late William F. and Lois (Koch) Walker Sr. Philip attended Barker High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On returning home, he married the former Esther Newman on September 11, 1971. He was employed for thirty years as a Logistics Supervisor for Akzo Nobel Chemical Co. He was a member of the Barker Post #425 American Legion and he enjoyed golfing and playing euchre.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Esther Walker, children, William F. Walker III of St. Anthony, MN; Decia Mae Walker of Lockport, NY; five grandchildren, Autumn, River, Donovan, Nolan and Eero; brother to William F. (Annie) Walker Jr. of Rochester, NY, Corrine (Wallace) Coates of Barker, NY and Lois Christine (Christopher) Romney of Gasport, NY, also by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the County Line United Methodist Church, 1385 County Line Rd. Lyndonville, NY 14098, with the Pastor, Rev. Merrill Bender officiating and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made in Philip’s name to: Hospice of Orleans Co. P.O.Box #489, Albion, NY 14411. Arrangements were made through the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY.

Please sign the on-line register book at: www.batestuttle.com.