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Ernest Walker Obituary
Gainesville - Mr. Ernest Walker age 70, passed away November 19th, 2020 in Gainesville, FL. Mr. Walker was a member of Freedom United Methodist Church and was employed with the University of Florida as a Physical Plant Supervisor until his retirement.
Mr. Walker is survived by his children, Ernest Walker, Jr., Alabama, Rodney Coar(Tamara), Ernest L. Walker, Rhonda Coar-Rawls, Adrian Walker, Sarai Denease Walker, all of Gainesville, FL, mother, Melvina Durant, Gainesville, FL, siblings, James Walker, Jr.(Theresa), Tampa, FL, Luther P. Drummer, Judy Wells, both of Gainesville, FL, Lester R. Drummer, Tallahassee, FL, nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside Services for Mr. Walker will be held 11:00am, Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Freedom Cemetery, Gainesville, FL, Rev. Mary Jackson, conducting the Service. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Walker will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, November 27th, 2020 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday at Graveside from 10:00am until the hour of Service. Family and friends are asked to meet at the home of Mr. Walker, 1610 S.E. 32nd Street, Gainesville at 10:00am to form the Cortege.
Social distancing and wearing facial masks are recommended by the CDC and the Alachua County Emergency Order, 2020-50. If you do not have a facial mask, one will be provided for you by a Member of Chestnut Funeral Home Staff.
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Carla Stokes
November 28, 2020
Rest in paradise uncle Ernest! My deepest condolences to the family may God be with you all during this grieving time!
With Deepest Sympathy The Stokes Family
Janie Proctor Cody
November 27, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nathaniel and Ruth Strawder
November 27, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy.
Marva Boswell
November 27, 2020
Rip my friend and co worker for many years was a Godly man
Tiffany L Watts-Chestnut
November 27, 2020
Rhonda and Sarai,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God comfort and keep you and your family at this time. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."
Tiffany L. Watts-Chestnut
Oliver & Marilyn Watson Tucker
November 26, 2020
Family May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless you all .We are praying your strength in the Lord Farewell Ernest RIP!
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