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Herbert WALKER Obituary
He was born on May 9, 1934, to the late King Patillo and the late Annie Walker. Herbert was a retired cook from the United States Air Force. He was an original member of the Flying 20s Retired Armed Forces Club.
Herbert was predeceased by three sisters, Mary V. Richardson, Margaret Stanback and Jessie Mae Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Rebecca White (Christopher); a son, Herbert Ford (Maria); three grandchildren, Ledera Rush, DeJunae' Gilliard, and Maya Ford; two sisters, Louise Whitfield and Martha Patrick; and a brother, George Patillo. Also left to cherish his memory are a special nephew, Kendall Whitfield and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1248 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk with the Rev. Keith Mayfield officiating.
The family has entrusted J. T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Denise Wright
October 9, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Walker was a very good friend of my father Phillip Powell. Our prayers are with your family
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Catrina Smith
October 7, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Peewee was a good friend of my father. I recall him coming to our home often to vist my dad. He was close to my family in suffolk, VA. My prayers are with your family. May the Lord be with each of you. Catrina & Jaumeadie
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