Walker McKinney ’50

Walker died of acute leukemia on Aug. 20, 2000.

A graduate of the Hill School, Walker majored in economics and was in the NROTC program. He and his roommates, Bill Apgar, Sam Howell, and Tom Lowrie, were members of Tiger Inn. As the NY Times stated, "Walker will always be remembered for his indomitable spirit and joy of life."

After naval service on a destroyer and a stint with his family business, he decided that commercial real estate investment would be his lifetime career. His McKinney Corp. was successful and provided him the challenge of managing his properties.

Walker loved to travel and visit his many friends. He enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail with Sam Howell and walking with his group in the Boston area. Whenever possible he would walk in Manhattan, where he lived.

Always the considerate host, Walker delighted in playing the piano when entertaining. Walker valued longtime friendships from his school days and his hometown of Muskegon, Mich. All will miss his joyful personality and personal integrity. The class sends its sincere sympathy to his brother, Donald, and to the rest of his family.

The Class of 1950