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GARY WALKER Obituary

Gary Walker, Jr. Gary Walker, Jr., 90, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents Gary Walker, Sr. and Elizabeth Walker; siblings Charlie Walker, Ruby Phillips, Naomi Jones, Dennis Walker and Arthur Lee Walker. Gary leaves to cherish his memories brothers Houston Walker of Belle Glade, FL and Joseph Walker of Pittsview, AL; special nephews and nieces William and Eugenia Adams, Clarence and Freda Phillips; special cousins Lieutenant and Latina Tarver and Bertha Talley and a great host of other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Funeral 12:00 p.m. all services at POWELL-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3200 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN, Supt. Lonnie Hogan, Officiating; Supt. Clarence Phillips, Eulogist. Internment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith, IN.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 28, 2018.

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August 29, 2018

To family you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences
2. Thessalonians 3:16
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Jasmine Moore

August 29, 2018

I will miss you Unc Unc, rest well!

Special thanks to Uncle Clarence and Auntie Freda for all you did for Uncle Gary. The family truly appreciates you both!

Tonglia Phillips

August 29, 2018

I will truly miss you uncle Gary. Paul Phillips wife Tonglia. My condolences to the family.

Clarence Upshaw

August 28, 2018

With deepest sympathy as you remember Gary.

selma battle

August 28, 2018

My prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Nank.

Jeannie Coleman & the Wash Family

August 28, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Mr. Gary (BeeBop). He was a close friend of our father. May he rest in peace.

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