Walter Allen McCool Jr., 78, of Sadler, Texas, passed away Nov. 1, 2026, in Denison, Texas.

Walter was born in Sherman, Texas, to Walter Allen McCool Sr. and Geneva Hale McCool. Walter and Elaine married in 2005, where they continued to grow their love throughout the outdoors. Whether it was hiking through the woods, riding motorcycles, fishing or just simply sitting on the porch watching the birds, Walter was an avid supporter of the 2nd Amendment and a veteran of the United States Army.

Walter was preceded in death by his father, Walter McCool Sr.; mother, Geneva McCool; and brother, AJ McCool.

Walter is survived by his wife, Elaine Reed McCool; daughter, Nicole Spence; son, Gary Spence; daughter, DeeAnn Randell; and son-in-law, Josh Randell; sisters, Yvonne Thomas, Paula Payne and Eva Clark; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, along with numerous other family members and friends.