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Roger Walker Obituary
He was retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company with 24 years of service. His last employment was as a security guard.
He was the oldest child of the late George and Rosena Walker and a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Geneva Johnson Walker, and three brothers, George Walker Jr., Collin Walker and Deacon Earl Walker.
He is survived by four sisters, Mary L. Parham (Daniel), Elsie M. Browder, Estelle V. Gant and Barby J. Roney, all of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Lindy A. Walker (Arlene) of Petersburg, Va., and John Walker (Deborah) of Louisville, Ky.; five aunts, Annie M. Williams, Bessie Pegram, Gladys Jordan and Meridith Jiggetts, Vernice Walker; one uncle, William Walker (Ann) of Louisville, Ky.; four sisters-in-law, Lillie M. Walker, Shirley B. Walker, Catherine Street and Gladys Coleman; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence Johnson and Isaiah Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted Philadelphia family and the Carriage House family, friends and staff.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Monday, June 22, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Kevin Northam, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, officiating. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park with military honors.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Parham, 4513 Hickory Road, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 526-4257.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Walker online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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June 20, 2009
Estelle Gant-Walker Family,
May God's love comfort you during this
time of sorrow.
Charlotte Lewis-Mckenzie, Merrick, NY
June 19, 2009
We were so sorry to learn about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
~VA.Williams/Hunter, Petersburg, VA
Thomas& Sue Smith
June 18, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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