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Bobby Walker Obituary
March 14, 1952 - December 3, 2016
Warner Robins, GA- Bobby Ray Walker, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the age of 64. A visitation will be held on December 10, 2016 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
Bobby was born on March 14, 1952 in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was an Air Force Veteran who retired after 20 years of service. He was a carburetor mechanic who provided race winning carburetor's for many circle track racers. He was well known in the Southeast area. He was close with his family and never missed an opportunity to tell them how proud he was of them. He had a way of bringing positivity to any situation. Many times after speaking with Bobby, one felt that they had just left a successful therapy session.
He is preceded in death by his father, Farris Walker; sister, Cynthia Walker and his brother John Walker.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Joyce Walker of Warner Robins; son Chad Walker (Wendy) of Bonaire; daughter Misty Kolmetz (Chris) of Warner Robins; grandchildren Tyler Kolmetz and Madison Kolmetz of Warner Robins; mother, Mickey Walker; and sisters Mary Nell, Anita, and Donna all of Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lisa Stevenson
December 11, 2016
Our heart is broken. Mr. Bobby will be truly missed. We enjoyed going to see him and loved his stories. Our prayers are with the family.
Robert and Lisa Stevenson Graham,Marlee and Aubree Stevenson
Carl Martin
December 10, 2016
Where do you start, you can try and comfort with words but that can't take away the sorrow felt by so many of us who knew Bobby. I arrived at Robins ALC on a Friday and on Sunday Bobby and I were on our way to San Antonio TX to clean up a mess left by a terrible storm. He treated me as if we had known each other for years, and as our time together at Robins passed we grew into a friendship few folks ever experienced. Trust, honesty and loyalty lived in this mans heart, and that my friends is hard to find. Those of you who really knew Bobby know exactly what I'm talking about. His sometime blunt words were either telling you the truth you didn't want to hear or sound advice that came form a man who spoke from experience. God willing I'll see my friend again, and for some of us we are not to far behind you. Not many of us can leave a legacy behind, but you my friend have left so many of us with an example of how to treat people with respect and dignity. I thank God that I had the pleasure to meet this man and his family, and regret the missed opportunities I had to stop by and have another beer with a man I respected and admired.
Rest my brother, you've earned.
Carl Marty Martin
Bryan South
December 9, 2016
Prayers are lifted for the family's peace and understanding.
Words can't express how I feel. My heart and soul are ripped in two! Bobby meant the world to me as a friend, mentorbrother. God put us both into each other's lives years ago at just the right time because we needed each other, Divine Intervention I guess. He taught me so much about life and livingand weighted bobbers. God created many jewels but few are true gems; Bobby was a gem. I'm glad he was my best friend, a friend I could always count on. But I realize God had other plans for my dear friend and I'll carry on what he taught me. Oh, the stories he could tell! He sure could make me laugh! He should've written a book!
Thank you for all those great times hog and deer huntin' and all the fishing trips we made over the past 12 years. We solved the world's problems when we were smokin' meat. In future times of trials and strife, I'll ask myself What would Bobby tell me? What would he do? A footprint you have left on my life. I will truly miss my dear friend, Bobby Ray Walker.
Your Beloved Friend, Fellow Hog Hunter, and Fellow Fishing Extraordinaire,
Bryan South
Hugh Graham
December 9, 2016
Our prayers are with Joyce, Chad and Misty. Bobby was like a brother to me and I'll miss him terribly. See you later, Buddy in that happy hunting ground.
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Tom Dominey
December 9, 2016
I miss him already.
Tom Dominey
December 9, 2016
Bobby was always a good friend to me. Any time I went to see him, he was always busy, but never failed to stop what he was doing to give me his time. He loved to talk and was a great story teller. He was a gifted man, and I already miss him.
Keith Grace
December 9, 2016
My heart and prayers goes out to the family.My heart is still heavy from the day I find out and I can't still believe my close best friend is gone. I know he was a good husband and father after the first day meeting him because he was a helpful person(just don't cross him) he will let you know. From know him11+ years he was like a second father to me and I am going to missed him because if I need a answer to anything or to talk about anything I could go to him!!! To the Walker family a good friend is gone but never forgotten RIP Bob don't catch all the fishes save me some my buddy RIP love you and miss you!!!
Ruth Wright
December 8, 2016
God be with Joyce and your family, Bobby was a good man, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. I will always remember that heart felt compassion that I received from Joyce and Bobby when my husband passed, thank you for all the memories on Piney Creek.
kerry glaser
December 7, 2016
I met Bobby at Charleston AFB South Carolina in 1980; lived across the street from him on James Ave. He got me into racing and I have been there since. I walked over and asked to borrowed a gasket; we never met but he gave me the gasket like he owed it to me. I'll never forget him. It was good to see him 8 years in GA with Morris Roberts; I had to drive to FL; wish I had to gone to the races instead. Save the right lane for me - and give me a spot. Miss you bud. your friend - Kerry Glaser, AF retired, Cheyenne, WY
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