Charles F. “Charlie” Walker Sr., 73, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord, March 25, 2010 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a animal lover and an avid NASCAR fan. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Waste Management for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee “Bill” and Leona Keith Walker, and son Charles F. Walker, Jr. Survivors include two sons, James Walker of Cleveland, David Walker of Clifton, TN and one daughter, Debbie Benoit of Cleveland. Two sisters, Carolyn Thomas of Rockwood, TN and Willene Middleton of San Antonio, TX, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery in McDonald. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. His family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Walker family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.