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Lawrence WALKER Obituary

WALKER, Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Harvey Walker, age 66, passed away on February 12, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 20, 2014 at 11 AM at New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1690 Melrose Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Remains will be placed instate at 10 AM. Interment will be in the Lincoln Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday February 19, 2014 from 1 PM-8 PM at the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Historic Westend Chapel. He leaves to cherish his memory: his only child, Andre' Lauren Benjamin of Atlanta, Georgia; a grandson, Seven S. Benjamin; two sisters, Glenda W. Parker of Nashville, Tennessee and Felicia W. Tillman of Tallahassee, Florida; one brother, John F. Walker of Atlanta, Georgia; one uncle, Ernest Hudson of Columbus, Georgia; five aunts, Laura Starks of Chicago, Illinois, Ruth Hudson of Phenix City, Alabama, Emily Walker of Columbus, Georgia, Gloria Clark of Columbus, Georgia and Diane Hudson of Columbus, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Titus Tillman of Tallahassee, Florida; one sister-in-law, Cathy Walker of Atlanta, Georgia; five nieces; four nephews; three great nieces; one great nephew and a host of other relatives and friends. Final arrangements entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Historic Westend Chapel. 404-758-1731

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19, 2014.

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SV Brookins

February 13, 2015

Lawrence (sweetthang)Walker you are still in my thoughts&heart, never to be forgotten. It was only yesterday that you left for heaven to be missed forever on earth.

S V Brookins

June 18, 2014

"Love is enduring . . .
Life is everlasting" . . . my friend.

S V Brookins

June 18, 2014

Lawrence(sweetthang)Walker & I worked together at Avco back in the 70's. Deek will always be remembered and missed. I'm sorry for you & your family's loss Andre'. He was so proud of you and loved you so much. A sweet and kind man. He always carried with him a smile to share and a heart of gold...

JOE SMALLS

February 21, 2014

TO THE WALKER FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES ..MY EX CO COWORKER AND FRIEND RIP!!!!!

Tanya and William Reddick

February 20, 2014

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Walker family. We enjoyed our time with Lawrence during our Citibank days.

February 20, 2014

To The Walker"s Family, Deepest sympathy for your lost. Delborah Woods Cooper

schwanica {Roni} nixon

February 20, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

BettyTalley Laury

February 20, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Delories Powell

February 20, 2014

Those we love
don't go away...
Their memories remain in our heart.
May loving memories
heal your pain...

Barbara Bunkley-Russell

February 20, 2014

To The Walker Family,
I was so blessed to know Deek as a classmate and a dear friend at FVSU.
I am thinking of you as you honor you father:
You'll never forget your father's face, the sound of his voice the gentleness of his touch... they let you know you were loved.
You'll never forget the stories he told, the traditions she handed down...
they let you know who you are,
You'll never forget the lessons he taught, the things he stood for... they are his gift and your legacy.
You'll never forget, and you'll always know that you honor him everyday in how you live and who you are. With Sympathy

Camille Ford - Williams

February 20, 2014

Cousin Bae Bro I will forever remember your beautiful smile and kind words that you spoke to me ever time we saw each other. ..You will truly be missed by our Walker family and now god has called my cousin home. ...R.I.P. CUZ..

The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc. Historic West End Chapel

February 20, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Kathyrn Johnson- Houston

February 19, 2014

I can remember the day that Felicia, Zena, John, Glenda and Bae Bro moved next door to me and I also remember the good times that we shared as neighbors in Cedar Hills. My family and I are here if you need us. [email protected]

Eg

February 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Monika Higgins

February 19, 2014

My condolences to the family of Mr. Walker. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with a great man. He will be truly missed.

Debra Hood-Johnson

February 19, 2014

To the Walker, Parker, Tillman families, Brandon and Christopher: We are praying and thinking of you all daily. We will always remember Lawrence's big smile, voice, personality and kindness. May God be with you all. From Debra, Micah and Verithia...

Kelli Bryant

February 19, 2014

To Mr. Walker's family, may you be comforted knowing that he is now in a better place. I enjoyed working with Mr. Walker at FIFS and loved to hear his stories. I actually got to meet Andre twice because he came up to the job. Mr. Walker will truly be missed. He has many who will miss him dearly.

Mary Williams/Citicorp

February 19, 2014

Lawrence was a truly dear friend, Lawrence came over my house about a month ago and sit down about two hours talking to me and my husband , he was very happy and so proud of his son, Andre, he really was excited about going on tour with Andre and opening up his restaurant later. He really looked good. I was so proud he was doing so much better with his health. We spoke quite often,very pleasant with a heart of gold. May you Andre and the family find comfort in knowing he was well love and will never be forgotten.Cherish his ever lasting memories!

Mildred and Alexia Ross

February 18, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

North Clayton Eagles Blue 2010

Cherethia Springer

February 18, 2014

Sending prayers of strength and comfort to the family. My heart is heavy because we have lost a good man. Coach Deek helped train our boys in baseball and football and was a respected and admired coach. The boys fondly called him Coach Grandaddy. After my husband and I moved to Fort Valley, we would see Deek at Homecoming and at the Classic and he always had a smile and a hug for Darnell and I. You will truly be missed.

North Clayton Eagles Blue 2010

Cherethia Springer

February 18, 2014

February 18, 2014

To Andre, Glenda Parker and family, Felicia and family and John. I am so sorry about Lawrence's passing and I know that God will give you all the strength and peace to get through this trying time in your lives. The Johnson and Hood family will keep you in our prayers. Debra Hood Johnson, Freddie, Vera and Randy Hood and Micah Johnson

Veleria walker

February 17, 2014

Lawrence and I worked together at Citibank back in the 90's he was kind hearted and calm a cool guy and he will be sadly missed.

tee banks

February 17, 2014

I worked with Lawrence at Citibank back in the 90s. Truly a nice guy with a big heart. He will be missed.

Gloria Clark

February 16, 2014

To Andre and my family know that I love you, my thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad occasion. Love Aunt Gloria & Cousin April

Karl Smalls

February 16, 2014

I worked with Lawrence at Avco Finance when I first moved to Atlanta in 79. I was trying to reach him the last 3 years.My sympathy to the family.

Shelia Hudson

February 16, 2014

I will miss my first cousin a lot. Family will be here for u A undre. Your uncle peach will miss him to.

Jackie Terry-Miles

February 16, 2014

My sympathy to Lawrence's Family. FVSU WILDCAT, the light of the candle will burn forever.

william frazier

February 16, 2014

My Prayers and Condolences to Andre and Family,ex co worker,you will be missed

Minister Barbara Lumpkin

February 15, 2014

Homecoming 2013 - in the Valley! I saw you, we hugged, we laughed, we talked, we shared...I never thought that that would be the last time we spoke in life! I am deeply saddened, in sorrow, I give my love, my sympathy, and condolences to Andre and the rest of the family! And yes, Andre...we talked about you, too! He talked about you and his grandson, that he was very proud of both of you! "Deek", as he was known in The Valley, I will always miss you and I thank God I got a chance to share things with you, that I never had before and you with me! Rest in Paradise my Friend.....I will see you again. FORT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY - Class of 1974

February 15, 2014

Lee and Brenda Adams
Watkinsville, Ga
Wildcat Team member !!!!!

Wildcats prayer for the family.

WILDCAT FOR LIFE WILDCAT FOREVER

_Rev.21:4 _ V. Austin

February 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leon/Michelle Gray

February 14, 2014

Andre'
Lawrence (Deek) will truly be missed by Leon and I. We wil always treasure the good times we had back in the East Point days. We have you and your family in our prayers.

FREDERICK TUCKER

February 14, 2014

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ANDRE AND STEVEN AND THE FAMILY MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU.

February 14, 2014

Words cannot express the sorrows I feel at the passing of a true friend and fellow Wildcat. May God provide comfort to your family in this hour of grief.

Wanda Willis

February 14, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Lawrence was a wonderful person. He loved you dearly, Andre.

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