Roy Gene Walker Sr.

Roy Gene Walker Sr. obituary, Durham, NC

Roy Gene Walker Sr.

Roy Walker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Oct. 1, 2025.

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DURHAM –Roy Gene Walker, Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Duke University. He was born in Durham, to the late Dewey Patterson Walker and Mary Walker. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Walker, Nelson Walker, James Walker, Connie Walker, and his sisters, Linda Gentry, Estelle Tuck, Magdelene Baker, and Lucy Faye Rigsbee.
Roy was an avid State fan, loved watching baseball, always quick to crack a joke. He loved his family and working in the garden.
Mr. Walker is survived by son, Roy Walker Jr. (Michelle); daughter, Tammy Walker and his brother Reid Walker.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. A graveside service will be held 11 am on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Maplewood Cemetery, 1621 Duke University Rd. Durham.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com
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