Galen Charles Walker, age 74, of Atmore, AL passed away on June 9, 2023.  He was born on April 21, 1949 in Battles Wharf, AL to Gladwin Charles and Nora Vinson Walker.  Galen was a tug boat captain for most of his career. He worked along-with his father at Walker Towing Company and later worked for almost thirty years with Parker Towing Company.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.    He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Penny Vickery Walker; his children, Chuck (Lee) Walker of Robinsonville, AL, Chad Walker of Fairhope, AL and Carrie (Michael) Turberville of Perdido, AL; his siblings, Larry (Barbara) Rook of White House Fork, AL, Terry Walker of Summerdale, AL and Don (Lisa) Walker of Gulf Shores, AL; his eight grandchildren, Blake Walker, Clay Walker, Kaitlyn Walker, Ella Walker, Avery Walker, Jessie Turberville, Samantha Turberville, and Bentley Turberville; his six great grandchildren along with many friends and family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Atmore.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.