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Wayne Walker Obituary

WALKER, WAYNE W., 42, of Orlando, fought a courageous battle with cancer, found peace and was received by the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2002. Wayne was a talented hair stylist in Winter Park for the past 24 years. He was well respected by his peers and loved dearly by his clients, which included some very famous heads in Central Florida. Born in Sanford and schooled locally, Wayne was a native Floridian but traveled often and abroad. While being coifed by his skilled hands, his love of politics, passion for gardening, and creative culinary skills were the source of lively conversations. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Janet; his parents, Rick and Mona Walker; two sisters, Wendy and Laura; and his brother, Gary. The memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Downtown on Livingston Street this Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Church, All Saints Church Healing Services or Harry P. Leu Gardens in memory of Wayne W. Walker.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on May 10, 2002.

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Billie Nielsen-Wargo

May 10, 2002

Oh my, when I heard about Wayne, I couldn't believe all those years have pasted already. I'm Billie Nielsen-Wargo, and I worked with Wayne at Sara n' Woody's in the old Colonial Plaza Mall.Wow, what a time we all had. I remember when Wayne and Barbara Reed (one of the old receptionest at S & W) were at my wedding reception (Nielsen) at that time, Wayne was just a disc-o-ing with all the ladies, what a blast we all had, and he was even part of the clean up crew. I was talking with Sara Ringler last night about Wayne, she shared with me the story when Wayne first started at the salon, and, after Sara would cut her clients hair and they wanted a blow dry she would send them to Wayne, he was such an

expert and the art of blow drying, that Sara said eventually he stole all her clients away, so last night we both had a chuckle and a good rememberance about a great guy and a wonderful person. God be with you Wayne and all your loved one's. Our prayers are with you always, Billie

susannah abu-suwa

May 10, 2002

Uncle Wayne was a kind & caring man who always spoiled my sister & myself and showered us with affection whenever we saw him. He will be sorely missed by all of us in the family.

Jamie Ball

May 10, 2002

I had the privilege of one of my Uncle Wayne's first "clients"--he used to practice on me when I was little! I have such fond childhood memories of Wayne, and while I hadn't seen him in many years, I will really miss him.

Sherry Williams

May 10, 2002

To a friend, fellow hairdresser, and former disco partner. I will truly miss you and remember the good times at Sara n Woody's. Can't believe it has been 22yrs since you first walk into our salon boy were you young but I new you would make a great hairstylist one day and you did, only one can remember. I know it was hard for you these last few months and I want Janet to know we all share her loss but you'll be watching over us and one day we will see you again. To Janet I wish you PEACE,to your mom and dad I wish them UNDERSTANDING,to your sister and brother I wish them LOVE, and to your fellow friends I wish them your KINDNESS, Love Sherry (Ringler) Williams. May God Bless you.

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