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Obituary for Walter E. Pankey Sr.

Mr. Walter E. Pankey, Sr., age 80, passed away on April 16, 2015 at the Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Pankey retired from Mississippi State University as a Boiler Mechanic. He had retired from the U.S. Air Force and served in both Korea and Vietnam. During his service he was a fire fighter. Mr. Pankey was also a Mason.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in the chapel at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. He is survived by four sons: Walter E. Pankey, Jr of Coffeeville, MS, Paul A. Pankey of Starkville, Dr. Bobby C. Pankey of Clinton, and Michael J. Pankey of Starkvile; one daughter, Cathy Odom of Memphis, TN; one brother, Alex Pankey of Roswell, New Mexico; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Pankey of 59 years and his mother Ruby Hughes Pankey.

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