Robert Coleman Walker

Background

Walker, Robert Coleman was born on April 28, 1925 in Hoxie, Arkansas, United States. Son of Robert Tony and Ailsie Ann (Coleman) Walker.

Career

Watchmaker Gift Chest Jewelers, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1940—1943. Watchmaker, manager Lane's Jewelry, Malden, 1945—1949. Instructor Lane's School Watchmaking, 1949—1951.

Watchmaker Dale's Jewelry, Carmi, Illinois, 1951—1953. Watchmaker, manager Saliba's Jewelry, Charleston, Missouri, 1953—1980. Owner, jeweler Walker's Jewelry, since 1980.

With United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

• Robert Coleman Walker has been listed as a noteworthy jewelry store executive, watchmaker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Horological Association Missouri (president 1961-1962), Missouri Jewelers and Watchmakers Association (board directors, president 1973-1974), Jewelers of America, American Watchmaker Institute.

Interests

• Photography, woodworking.

Connections

Married Pauline Hudson Walker, January 15, 1944. Children: Carrol Jean Walker Fisher, Susan Lee Walker Cox.

Father:

Robert Tony Walker

Mother:

Ailsie Ann (Coleman) Walker

Spouse:

Pauline Hudson Walker

child:

Carrol Jean Walker Fisher Walker

child:

Susan Lee Walker Cox Walker