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Leon Walker Obituary

Leon Walker, Sr. age 63, passed away January 26, 2015. He was a resident of Gary, (formerly of Mercer, Tennessee) graduate of Roosevelt High School, employee of Gary Tube Works and LTI Trucking Contractor; member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church and a Mason. Preceded in death by parents Willie J. and Cleo Bessie Walker; grandchildren, Torin and Tyree Watkins. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Janice F. Walker; seven children, Tomika Watkins; Christopher (April) McBride; Janeen (Derrick, Sr.)Tarver, Curshana Sanders, Lena, Leon Jr. and Toi (Aaron Sr.) Miller; two brothers, Willie James and Johnny; three sisters, Clara, Geraldine and Christine ; 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three aunts and three uncles. Funeral service 11 a.m. February 6, 2015 - Gethsemane MB Church, 1095 Jackson Street, Gary, Indiana, Reverend Curtis Lee, officiating. Visitation from 9 a.m. until funeral begins. Burial - Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 5, 2015.

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July 25, 2016

Thank You God. RIP Dad

June 1, 2016

God I thank you! A year and 5 months. Missed and not forgotten! DAD
I love you, Lena

January 26, 2016

Thank God. A year without you dad. Each day I try to get better, hope with prayer, will get better and better. Miss you much!! Lena

November 24, 2015

First give Honor to God. Dad,first Holiday in many years without you. I truly Thank God for those Holidays with you,in fact, MANY! Even though this year different,YOU'LL be missed. Love ya Lena

October 30, 2015

First, Give a honor to God and Thank him. Rip Dad, Miss you much! Lena

October 3, 2015

Thank God first and foremost. Dad RIP Lena

August 30, 2015

Miss you Dad! RIP Love Lena

Lena W

July 13, 2015

Honor to God first, Dad truly miss you, although you're gone surely not forgotten. I love you Lena

June 21, 2015

Happy Fathers Day Dad, gone but never forgotten! I Love Lena

June 8, 2015

Dad miss you so much, although you're gone, I Thank God for the years given to us especially me! Always thought of no matter what, Love Lena!!!

toi

April 17, 2015

missing you so much dad

February 10, 2015

To the Walker Family our prayers go out to you and may His ways of comfort continue to hold you up during these times.
Rev.Kenneth and Wilma Williams Denmark, Tennessee

Jimmy Cook

February 8, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Courtney Washington

February 7, 2015

To Janeen and Family:

Our prayers are with you in this time of mourning...We are praying for peace and understanding for the loss of your father... Although your heart is heavy, let memories of him shine through you...and we love you! ~Sheila, Kara, Courtney~

Mattie Perry-Lightfoot

February 6, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Clyde MONTGOMERY

February 5, 2015

Rest in peace cousin Leon,your work here is done.

Erica Moss

February 5, 2015

My condolences go out to the Walker Family. God Bless...

February 5, 2015

To the walker family
I am sorry to hear of the lost of your brother.May God keep and strengthen you all in this difficult time.
Richard and Joyce Sanders

Laurine Walker

February 5, 2015

The Walker's Family you have my deepest Condolence and may God be with you all.

Laurine Walker, Nashville, Tennessee

Earline Jones-Powell

February 5, 2015

To the Walker family I am so sorry to hear of your lost may god be with you in your time of bereavement. May the lord continue to bless and keep you all.

Tyrone and Dr. Doreen Rogers

February 2, 2015

To the Family of Leon Walker, Sr.:

At this time of sorrow, may God's love and peace sustain you, and His arms embrace you. Know that your loved one will always be as close as a memory, and God almighty will always be as close as a prayer.

Dorothy Walker

February 2, 2015

Janice,
You and the children are in my prayers. May God continue to cover you in his love.
Dorothy & Rachel Walker

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church

1095 Jackson Street, Gary, IN

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11:00 a.m.

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church

1095 Jackson Street, Gary, IN

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