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ROBERT ALLEN WALKER, JR., 41, passed away on Wednesday, the 11th of July 2007. He was born in Houston, Texas on the 8th of February 1966. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Richardson Walker and grandfather, Dr. J.B. Richardson both of Houston and uncle Johnny Walker of Lafayette, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Andrea and two daughters, Chelsea Alyse and Kirby Adair; his father, Robert A. Walker, Sr. and wife, Molly; grandmothers, Ann Richardson of Houston and Carolyn Loffer and husband, Bill of Tampa, Florida; sisters, Wendy Walker-Hebert and husband, Chris, and Robyn Walker; uncles and aunts, Ronald Richardson and wife, Patti; Randall Richardson and wife Patti; Wallace Walker and wife, Terri; along with one niece, Hailey Hebert, and two nephews, Jackson Hebert and Chase Mims; and other relatives and friends. Allen was a high school graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. He attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston. Allen was the owner of A-1 Allstate Movers and Storage in Houston, Austin and Dallas. Allen will be remembered by family and friends for his loves of life which included spending time with family, crawfish boils, cook-outs, travels, and his daughters' many school activities and soccer club; as well as hunting, fishing and golfing with friends. Pallbearers include Chuck Armbruster, Darrell Been, Tom Davis, Bentley Fondren, Jeff Foster and Roger Sumicek. Honorary Pallbearers include Jeff Attwood, Will Cravens, Steve Kato, Chris Hebert and Wally Walker. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from four until six o'clock in the evening on Sunday, the 15th of July, 2007 at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive. Following graveside services at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery at ten o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 16th of July, a memorial service in celebration of Allen's life will be held at one o'clock in the afternoon at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 345 Piney Point Road with The Rev. Stuart A. Bates officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Episcopal School, 335 Piney Point Road, Houston, Texas 77024 or the Episcopal High School, 4060 Bissonnet St., Bellaire, TX 77401.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2007.

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Sam Greer

July 24, 2007

Allen was a a very warm and special man and a good friend. We feel a terrible loss.

Todd & Tammy Dettling

July 20, 2007

Sorry for the lose, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie, David and Carter Johnson

July 19, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Zeke Adair

July 18, 2007

I miss you! My heart and prayers go out to Andrea,Chelsea, and Kirby. All of us will meet in heaven one day!

Jennifer Henry

July 16, 2007

I am saddened by your loss and please know you are in my prayers! May the Lord give you strength and comfort during this time.

Erin Westendorf

July 16, 2007

I want to extend my sincerest condolences to the Walker family. I was just devastated to hear about Allen - he was a great man, very full of life. I am sure he left you some very wonderful memories. He will be missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Jo Seymour

July 16, 2007

My sincere condolences to Andrea, Chelsea and Kirby. You are in my prayers. Jo and Jillian Seymour

Stephanie & Dean Johnston

July 16, 2007

May God bless your family during this emotional time. Our deepest sympathy is with you. Know in your heart that Allen will always be with you and smiling down on you with his great smile.

Aimee de Boisblanc Kolstad

July 16, 2007

My sincere condolences to the Richardson & Walker families. I remember Allen & Wendy as beautiful & nice children at Lakewood Yacht Club - Allen & my son, Rick, played in the teen room & had such fun! My prayers are with you. I hope the happy memories you have will bring some solace during this time.

Rob Billingsley

July 15, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Walker family. I pray that God will bless you with a peace that tresspasses all understanding.

July 15, 2007

We love you and miss you dearly. Best friend a guy could have. Our thoughts and prayers w/ Andrea and the girls and all the family.
Love always
Darrell and Maggie Been

Ted, Dayna & Peyton Erck

July 15, 2007

Allen, you were always so wonderful to our family and we will miss your smile and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrea and the girls. May God bless you all.

Surangi & Dilum Chandrasoma

July 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

Mike Tilotta

July 15, 2007

My condolences to the family,Allen was a friend and a good man.I will miss him.

Wesley Walker

July 15, 2007

My heart goes out to your wife and daughters. I look at their pictures everyday, I got your letter. It's ok you can not come to visit. I always wanted to grow up to be like you,to work hard and make others proud of me as you have done.
You will always be in my heart, until we meet in heaven, pray for me as I will pray daily for your family.
Love,
Your cousin
Wesley Wallace Walker

Michelle Smetana

July 15, 2007

You always liked my cooking and I always enjoyed your smiling face at the table. You grew into a magnificent business man, husband and parent. I will see you there in heaven.
I Love You,
Michelle Smetana

rhonda barrett

July 14, 2007

were all going to miss you,our prayers are for the family,god bless rhonda and keith barrett

Vivian Peters

July 14, 2007

I hope you accept my deepest condolences. He was my step-brother, yet I never got the opportunity to really know him. He was always kind and sweet to me, and my kids. He will be missed. All my sympathy to Andrea and the girls. Love, Vivian Peters and Family.

robyn walker

July 14, 2007

I will miss you dearly. You were a great brother and role model.
I love you.

Chris Lawson

July 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

Trisha, Scot and Megan Philipp

July 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very devistating time. May God bring you peace and friends and family give you some comfort soon.

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