Timothy “Cole” Walker

Cole Walker passed suddenly from this world into heaven on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and devoted boyfriend whose death has forever changed the lives of those who loved him. He was 21 years old.

Named Timothy Cole Morris Walker, in honor of his maternal grandfather, Cole is the son of Paul and Katherine (Katie) Morris Walker. Cole was born on December 5, 2001 in Topeka, Kansas and lived most of his life in the Eudora community, recently moving to Lawrence. He was a member of the Eudora Methodist Church.

He graduated from Eudora High school in 2020. It was during high school that Cole completed classes to earn his CNA and CMA certifications. He used these certifications in his work at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Eudora. Cole found satisfaction in this job because of his compassion toward older adults and his enjoyment in visiting with them.

After graduation from high school and while working he completed classes at Johnson County Community College working towards a degree. His future plans included being a lineman after recently being accepted into a lineman’s program in Kansas City at MCCKC.

As a young child Cole was fascinated with words, inquisitive about how things worked and knowledgeable beyond his years about the makes and models of cars, an interest he shared with his father. As he grew into adulthood, so did his love and interest in cars. Working during high school at Eudora High he saved enough money to purchase his car, a Dodge Challenger, which he always kept in pristine condition.

During his childhood Cole developed an interest in Taekwondo, taking lessons for many years. He also enjoyed cooking, drawing, music, fishing, swimming at the lake, and playing video games. His rescue cat, Max, was a life-long companion for Cole. Because of his tender heart and love of family, members of both his immediate and extended families were always welcomed with a giant bear hug and a big smile from Cole. Our hearts are broken into a million pieces that those hugs will never be felt by us again.

In addition to his parents, Paul and Katherine (Katie) Walker survivors include his sisters, Sadie Walker, of the home, Ellie Walker, and Andrea Walker, both of Topeka; a brother, Aaron Walker, Washington, his maternal grandparents, Timothy and Sandra Morris, Holton; aunts, Stephanie Morris, Topeka; Erin Schwartz (Jason), Belvue; JulieAnne Magana, Kansas City;  Mary Harris (Doug), Maine; Martha Abendroth (Dave), Arkansas; uncles, John David Walker (Donna Mae), Iowa; Rick Walker (MaryLynn), Hutchinson.   20 first cousins and 19 second cousins.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Josephine Walker, and an aunt, Becky Castro.

During his Junior year at Eudora High School Cole began dating his girlfriend, Ashley Campbell. Their love has continued to grow over the past five years. Ashley’s family (Shawn, Lori, Morgan, Bailey and Drake) welcomed him in and loved him as family.

A memorial service to honor Cole’s life will be held at Eudora Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and then a graveside service at the Holton Cemetery at approximately 1:00 p.m.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 2023 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Warren McElwain – Eudora Chapel.

Memorial donations may be made in Cole’s name (to be designated at a later date), in lieu of flowers and may be sent in care of: Warren McElwain Mortuary,120 West 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Make checks out to “Cole Walker Memorial Fund”.