David Merle Walker 57, of Washingtonville, peacefully died in his sleep early Thursday morning at home. David was very well known in the area by his work with American Red Cross. He served as the first response on disasters in the area. He also work with FEMA, and was a nursing Aide. He also ran taxis in Salem and a tow Truck operator. He enjoyed bikes of all kinds and was a member of Rolling Thunder. He was born in East Palestine in 1957, he was the only living child of the late Lucinda and Merle Walker, he had seven other siblings who died at birth. He was a 1974 graduate of East Palestine High School. It was by way of a tragedy in Diana's life that brought she and Dave together. He was doing what he did best, responding to a disaster of a family with a lost home due to fire. It was by his good professional care and conduct that started a relationship that turned in to true love. Diane was there over these past years to care for, attend to and love a special gift given to her. Dave knew what was happening and knew there would be a day that those hard working hands would be layed to rest for the final time. You were a special friend, companion, father, grand pa to all and we will miss ya! He is survived by his spouse, Gwen Walker of Salem, children, Sarah (Adam) Crawford of Proctorville, Ohio, Philip (Sarah Morris) Bertram of Washingtonville, Sherrie (Rob King) Bertram of Massillion, Samantha (Diane) Bertram of Kensington, Sam (Noako) Shasteen Jr., of San Diego, California, Christopher (Autumn) Shasteen of Hammondsville, James Shasteen of Washingtonville and David Whipkee of Minerva, 25 grandchildren and 5 great grand children, his caregiver and friend, Diana Shasteen, his boys Wee Wee, Bub Bud, and Yoo Hoo of Salem. Services will be held on Monday, 8 PM at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. The Rev. R. Jim Smith, Chaplain will be officiating. The burial will be private for the family only. There will be a time of visitation from 6-8 PM at the funeral home Monday night prior to the services. The family has asked that those wanting to make donations, please send or give them directly to the funeral home to help with the expenses of Dave. POB 113, Salem, Ohio 44460-0113. Please go to the web site to view the complete obituary or sign the guestbook at www.apgreenisenfh.com