Major William H. "Bill" Walker V

Jun 17, 1981 -

Apr 22, 2024

Major William H. "Bill" Walker V passed away in the service of his country on April 22, 2024. Age 42, Bill died while surveying a drop-zone near Bandung, Indonesia. He has resided in Anchorage, Alaska, since 2017, and is a 19-year Air Force officer.

Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 17, 1981. He was a military brat who collected hometowns almost as quickly as he gathered friends. He was partial to Texas, whose wide-open skies matched Bill's soaring personality. He came from a long line of military members. In 2005, he graduated from the USAF Academy, joining his father and two uncles as alumni. Bill earned his wings at NAS Corpus Christi in 2007. He flew the C-17, E-11A and his beloved C-130 "Herk," making friends around the world. He was a veteran of multiple tours across Southwest Asia, plied his trade in Central America and the Pacific, and earned the coveted title of AMLO. He was known and loved as a dependable leader who would always get the job done.

Bill's hobbies were making friends and experiencing life. With his faith, work ethic and infectious personality, he was always the first to answer a friend's call for help, and ready to tackle any adventure. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking and sharing a roaring campfire. He excelled at many roles: son, brother, friend, leader and pilot ... but most importantly husband and father. His heart found its home in Anchorage, and in the arms of his family, but he was welcomed as a best friend in homes from Texas to Germany to Japan, and every town in between. His grin and laugh lit up rooms and reminded everyone in his presence to live life to the fullest, and to hold our families close.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lucy; and sister, Amy.

He is survived by his wife, Christy; son, Harman; parents; siblings; and 16 nieces and nephews.

A Viewing was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cornerstone Church.