William F. Walker, who served as Auburn University’s president from 2001-04, died Tuesday of complications from cancer. He was 69.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, at First Presbyterian Church in Auburn. A reception will follow in the church’s fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the First Presbyterian Church Community Ministry, the East Alabama Food Bank, or the William F. and Myrna Walker Family Endowment for Scholarships.

“We mourn the loss of an important member of the Auburn family,” said AU President Jay Gogue. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Walker’s family and friends.”

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