Samuel J. Walker Sr.

Samuel J. Walker Sr. obituary, York, PA

Samuel J. Walker Sr.

Samuel Walker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2012.
ANCHORAGE, AK Samuel John Walker, Sr., went home on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was the husband of Blondell Hattie B. Walker for 51 years. Samuel was born September 27, 1938, in York, to Richard Corey Walker and Julia Florence Chatman-Walker. He was a caring, compassionate, family man and avid fisherman. He loved singing, racing pigeons, and speaking Mandarin Chinese. Mr. Walker loved God and people. He was a member of Greater Friendly Temple COGIC in Anchorage. His service in the United States Air Force took him to many places like China, Taiwan, and The Netherlands. Samuel arrived in Anchorage in the late 1960's and began his career for the Alaska Railroad in the 80's as a welder. After retiring, he pursued his interest in funeral service, working part-time. He later owned and operated Walker Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Blondell Hattie B. Walker; his daughters, Emma Walker, Cleo (Scott) Walker-Randle, Omega Walker, and Bersadies (Robert) Murray; his sons, Samuel Walker, Jr. and Solomon Walker; five grandchildren, Julian, Cieria, Donny, Taylor, and Drew; five great-grandchildren, Emmanuel, ReRe, DJ, Airreion, and Cyriyah; sisters-in-law, Rosa Lee Walker, Sadie Walker, Emma Lee Shaw, Celia Walker, Delia Walker, and Elizabeth Walker; brothers-in-law, Zeke Way and Marion Cohen; and a large extended family. Services will be held Friday, December 21, 2012, at New Covenant Community Church, 701 W. King St., York, with Pastors Rachel J. Baxter and Anthony W. Sease officiating. Viewing 9 to 10 with service to follow. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap Veterans Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home of Baltimore, Md.

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December 6, 2023

Zahra posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2023

Jerry & Nan Peters posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2022

Zahra Nay posted to the memorial.

Zahra

December 6, 2023

Uncle Sammy, you were a huge light of happiness for our family. May you continue to RIP. I know you , my dad and mom are up there having a good time. I miss you greatly !

Jerry & Nan Peters

January 24, 2023

I loved Sam. I loved him for his generosity of time and knowledge and that he loved and respected everyone he knew. And he was so good to my husband. So smart & versatile. I think of him every time we go by his church on Debarr. See you in Heaven. God Bless us All. Nan

Jerry and Nan Peters

Zahra Nay

December 6, 2022

Uncle Sammy, you were the jolliest Uncle and I miss your smile and all the happiness you brought into our lives. You were also one of the most knowledgeable and humble person I have ever met. I pray you, my mother and father are all having a great time reminiscing . You will never be forgotten. Love Zahra

Sam Walker Jr

March 26, 2013

To my Father.I miss you everyday.Thank you so much for everything you have taught me.I feel you and Love you so much.

Frances Johnson

December 23, 2012

Hattie, in this your hour of bereavement, in the lost of your Husband. May God give you strength.

Frances Johnson

Manuel Wallace

December 20, 2012

Dear Hattie and Family. I am deeply sadden by Sam's death. He was my big brother and I will never forget what he and you did for me. I pray for peace and success as you and the family move forward in the coming days. I am as close as your phone if you should ever need me. May Sam rest in peace.

Serena Woodyard

December 19, 2012

Uncle Sammy I will forever miss and cherish you! I thank God for seeing and spending time with you 7 months ago. I will always love and remember you! Love, your niece Serena

Dan Richie

December 19, 2012

So sorry to hear about Sam. My heart goes out to the whole family. He was a great man. I'm richer for having known him.

Carolyn Walker

December 18, 2012

I will miss you uncle Sammy.. rip love always your niece Carolyn walker

December 17, 2012

I first met Sam when he started with the Alaska Railroad as a Boiler Maker. He could do just about anything with a torch and a welding machine. He helped me with some body work on a couple of cars over the years and we had a lot of fun working together. He taught me a few thing about body work that have helped me a lot. My wife and I went overseas to work in the early ninety's, and we lost track of Sam and his family. We did talk once about a year ago, but that was the last. He was the most positive person that I have ever met. He will be missed by everyone that has ever known him.

Jerry & Nan Peters
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Don Little

December 16, 2012

Mr.Walker was indeed a great person and friend to all that knew him Sam Jr and the entire family it is with my deepest sympathy to you all MAY GOD BLESS AND FOREVER KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS EVER LOVING ARMS

Ronald Pitts

December 15, 2012

I was stationed with Sam at Elmendorf in the late sixties and early seventies. Sam was one of the most positive and caring person that I have had the opportunity to call my friend. Sam will be missed by all who's lives he has touched. I remember Sam telling me he could weld anything except a broken heart and the crack dawn. You are now in good hands brother.

Sylvia & Famil

December 15, 2012

Sammy, will be missed by all. He always had a smile,a kind joke or to. Most of all he cared about people. He loved life,his work, his family. oh, my what a real lost, a very ambitious person.

Patrick Peters

December 14, 2012

Sam was a very special person. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family

Patrick Witzleben

December 14, 2012

"Sam was my friend and the nicest person you would ever want to meet. I will miss you Sam."

December 14, 2012

Mr. Walker was a kind and caring man, and I'm sure he'll be sorely missed. Tabitha's in heaven with him now and no doubt showing him the ropes. Mrs. Walker, my heart goes out to you and your family, Maesha.

Dona Walker

December 14, 2012

Sam's probably greeting my folks, Chris and Millie Sorenson. He's been friends with my family for years. He always had a big smile and warm greeting for us all! So sorry for your loss.

Jeffrey Allen

December 14, 2012

Sam was a great,kind and generous man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to his friends and community. Our family was blessed to live next the Walker family for 9 years on Peck Ave. and to know Sam and Hattie for over 40 years. My father Thomas died this past March and I know Sam and my father will find one another in Heaven and reminisce about family,friends and fishing.

Our deepest condolences to Hattie and family for your loss,

Jeffrey,Lesa and Janet Allen

December 14, 2012

Our prayers are with you Mother Walker and Family. much love Kevinar and Corin McCoy

December 13, 2012

They don't make 'em like you anymore more .

Mark Davidson

December 12, 2012

Hattie, Sam jr,Soloman and the rest of family,
My deepest sympathys. My thoughts go out to the family.

Larry Bivins

December 12, 2012

What a great guy Sam was!! I worked with Sam at the Alaska Railroad for his time there. I may not have seen sam in a few years but I am surley going to miss him. Always up-beat ... a ray of sunshine all the time. I would ask him "How you doing Sam?" His reply was always "I wouldn't kick if I was on a soccer team." You are always in my heart Sam. Good bye Sam. I love you man. God will bless and be with Sam's family during this time of saddnes.

Becky Marvin

December 12, 2012

May he rest in peace what a gentle kind man.
Condolences to the family or a wonderful man!

Zahra Nay

December 12, 2012

Aunt Hattie and the rest of the Walker family: I pray that when Uncle Sammy passed he was at peace and surrounded by his family. I am so happy that I was able to spend time with him and the rest of you all during the loss of my father. Uncle Sammy was a great man of God with the best characters a man should possess. May you rest in peace Uncle Sammy along the side of all who went before you including my dad Larry. I will miss your voice, always so upbeat, full of life. May God bless you all during this time. Love always from Zahra

December 12, 2012

Sam, Cleo, and everyone I'm so sorry to hear about your father passing.

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