Donald Everett Walker, 77, of Prince Frederick died July 6, 2012, at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 8, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to William Luke and Rose Ida (LaBille) Walker.

He was raised in Washington, D.C., until moving with his family to Landover Hills. He attended Bladensburg High School and later entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1954 to 1958. He made his home in Landover and was a resident of the Chapline House Senior Center in Prince Frederick for the past six years. He was employed as a construction worker and was a member of the American Legion in Lusby. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing Texas Hold’em, video games, watching old movies and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Karen W. Whitwood and her husband, Allen, Lynda LaMond and Donnie and Michael LaMond; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Hazel A. Mallonee of Huntingtown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Owings.