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Richard Walker

1932 - 2016

Richard Walker obituary, 1932-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Richard Walker Obituary

Richard Douglas Walker age 83 was born December 9, 1932 and passed away October 3, 2016 at home with his family. He was a resident of Gary, Indiana for 61 years. Richard was a retired employee of LTV Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents Nathaniel Sr. and Melissa Walker, siblings Albert L. Johnson Sr., Robert L. Johnson, Nathaniel A. Walker Jr., Surry L. Walker, Pearlie Mae Ross. He leaves to cherish loving memories wife Darlene Walker, one son Michael(Jeanette) Walker, three daughters Elana (Oliver) Harper, Renee Walker-Elkins and Rhonda (Wesley) Cobb; siblings Johnnie L. Johnson, Lucille Eatmon, Marilyn (Johnny) Friday and Verna (Bonnie Joe) Thomas six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Monday, October 10,2016 at 12:00 noon at the Chateau Banquet Hall 530 West 61st Avenue Merrillville, Indiana 46410.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 9, 2016.

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Renee Walker-Elkins

February 12, 2017

I love you Daddy

Renee Walker-Elkins

October 17, 2016

I miss you Daddy

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

October 12, 2016

Darlene & family,

Richard is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May the Most High bring you peace during this time. Back in the days...

Johnnie Johnson and Family

October 10, 2016

To Aunt Darlene and the entire Family:

Uncle Richard will be missed by all of us and He was certainly loved by us all as a brother and an Uncle. Although we're not there with you to share this time of sadness we send our love and comfort.

Our loss here on earth, is the Lord's gain in heaven.

Love You

William and Carol Banks & Family

October 10, 2016

Our condolences to the family may God give you all the strength to endure at this difficult time. Uncle Richard will be missed my everyone.
Love

Carmelita and Jeffery Black & Family

October 9, 2016

To: Auntie Darlene, Michael, Elana, Renee, Rhonda and family,

Our prayer is that the Lord will strengthen and encourage your hearts during this time.

Uncle Richard was always loving, kind and generous. I have loving great memories of him and you all. I am sorry we will not be able to attend the memorial service, but know you all are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Love you all,

Sheree Barnett

October 9, 2016

Darlene, Elana, Renee and Rhonda you have my heartfelt condolences. As long as you keep all the wonderful memories he will always be with you. I pray that God comforts and strengthen you during this time.
Love you, Sheree

Wendell and Kim Hill

October 9, 2016

Elana, Darlene, Renee, Rhonda and family,

Kim and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I grew up having a lot of admiration for Richard and I considered him a friend. He was very special to me and after meeting him Kim understood why he was so special to me.

I pray God gives you guys the strength for the difficult days ahead.

Sincerely,
Wendell and Kim and Family

Krystal Hampton-Thomas

October 8, 2016

For you my friend, I offer all my condolences for your loss. I pray to the Lord to bless you with the strength to cope with the loss.
Love you
Krystal F/F

Michael and Jeanette Walker

October 8, 2016

I'm sorry for all you having lost our Dear Husband and Father I Love You All,Michael and Jeanette ❤

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Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Chateau Banquet Hall

530 West 61st Avenue, Merrillville, IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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