Richard Doyle Walker, age 84 of Parrish passed away August 20, 2012 in Bradenton. He was born March 3, 1928 in Ft Meade. Richard was a life time resident of Polk, Hardee, Manatee Counties. He faithfully served his country in the US Army retiring as an E-6 Staff Sergeant. After retiring he worked as a ranch hand. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Daphne Rutledge Walker; four brothers Norman, Houston, Frank and Bud Walker; and two sisters Grace Taylor and Maggie Timmons. Richard is survived by one son Richard Doyle Walker and wife Jill of Myakka City; four daughters Kathy Visser and husband John of Dana Point, CA, Gail Wiley of Temecula, CA, Sandy Simmons of Palmetto, Cherri Sicard and husband Danny of Myakka City; one brother Marvin Walker, Jr of Wauchula; one sister Mildred Carlton of Duette; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Friday, August 24, 2012 at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home 404 W Palmetto St in Wauchula. Service will be held 11:00am Saturday, August 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery in Fort Meade with Military Honors being rendered by the DeSoto County Veterans Honor Guard. Online condolences may be made at www.PongerKaysGrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.