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LINDY WALKER Obituary

Mr. Lindy Alphonzo Walker, "Ned," formerly of Dinwiddie, of 1114 St. James St., Petersburg, departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg.

Lindy was the youngest son of the late George and Rosena Walker. He attending Dinwiddie County Public Schools and joined Mt. Poole Baptist Church at an early age. Lindy was retired from Virginia Concrete and worked there for a number of years until his health began to decline.

Lindy was preceded in death by five brothers, Roger, George Jr., Collin and Deacons Earl, and John Waller.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Walker; son, Derrick Ellis; sisters, Mary L. Parham (Daniel) of South Chesterfield, Elsie M. Browder, Estelle Gant, Barby Roney of Petersburg; aunts, Annie M. Williams, Bessie Pegram, Gladys Jordan, Meridith Jiggets and Vernice Walker; one uncle, William Walker (Ann) of Louisville, Ky.; sisters-in-law, Lillie M. Walker, Shirley B. Walker, Deborah Walker, Anita Parham, Charlotte Parham (Carroll); brother-in-law, Wayne Ellis; a host of nieces, among them devoted, Dr. Katrina Walker, nephews, cousins and his Philadelphia family and friends.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Family is asked to assemble at the chapel at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg; the Rev. William N. and Mrs. Doris B. Bland Jr., and Mr. James I. Gay, funeral directors. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us online at blandenterprisesinc.com.

Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 3, 2013.
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May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. " Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)

January 5, 2013

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Ms. Katrina Walker and the entire Walker family. I will keep you all in prayer.

Charlene Enochs

January 4, 2013

My prayers to the walker family and mr & mrs daniel parham in the passing of your love one. May the love and peace of god be always with each of you.

pam farley

January 3, 2013

The Walker Family,

Let not your hearts be saddened. God prepared a
place for your Brother.

I will keep your family in prayer.

Charlotte Lewis-McKenzie

January 3, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. Your cousins, James,Pam and Bryan Williams

January 3, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Lindy, he will be greatly missed. May you keep the fond memories of him always in your heart as you seek comfort from God at this sad time. Psalms 55:22.

Mel Smith

January 3, 2013

to my dear friend trina i as so sorry for the loss of your father . i am praying for you and your family. love quita

sha-quita chapman

January 3, 2013

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