William Ernie Walker, 83, of East Alton passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Christian North East Hospital in St. Louis. He was born February 18, 1936 to Clarence and Mary (Coston) Walker. He retired in 1997; after 43 years of service to National and Kroger Foods. In his free time William enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his son, Daniel (Kathy) Walker of Glendale, AZ; daughters, Debra (James) Walker of Rosewood Heights and Jane (Michael) Hanneken of Brighton; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Frank (Ida Jo) Walker of Murray, KY and a sister in law, June Walker of Godfrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob; one great granddaughter, Savannah; brothers, Clarence Walker Jr., Hudie Walker, Tommy Walker; an infant brother and two sisters, Dorothy Hanz and Zelda Cunningham.

Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m., Monday at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Bethalto. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com . Memorials can be made to the Arthritis Foundation.