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Fred Walker Obituary
He was born on Oct. 27, 1923, to the Willie G. Walker and Eliza Tucker Walker. He attended elementary and high school in Dinwiddie County. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent three years in the military. He was employed as a carpenter with Daughtry and Edmonds Contractors and Hicks Contracting. He retired from janitorial service in 1986 from Dinwiddie County Schools.
After his marriage to Vivian Spicely, he lived in McKenney, Va. To this union were born three daughters Maurice, Cynthia and Dolores. He later moved to Wilsons and joined Mt. Poole Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until his death.
He is preceded in death by his brothers Norman, James, Morris and Roscoe; and his sisters Adelle and Ella.
His favorite pastimes were baseball, hunting, farming, and carpentry.
He leaves behind to celebrate his life, a devoted wife, Vivian; his daughters, Maurice Taylor (Melvin) of Prince George, Cynthia Mitchell of Prince George, Va., and Dolores White (the Rev. Dr. Kevin) of Portsmouth, Va.; grandchildren Monika Taylor, Kanesha Taylor, Danielle Baugh-White, Ebony Mitchell, Tony Baugh-White, and Kara Mitchell, Likevin White, Brandon White; four great-granddaughters, Adrianna Willis, Likelya White, Likerya White and Chaunsa White; one sister, Mildred Gill of Capital Heights, Md.; three aunts, Bernice Spicely of Wilsons, Va., Lottie Fowlkes of Maryland, and Sadie Spicely of Portsmouth, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Eddie and Preston Spicely (Millie) of Wilsons, Va.; four sisters-in-law Hilda Bower of Colonial Heights, Va., Arlene Spicely of Petersburg, Va., Martha Walker of Blackstone, Va., Irene Walker of Newport News, Va. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford, with the pastor the Rev. Stephen W. Pugh officiating and the Rev. Arlester Newsome Jr. eulogizing. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel-Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St. The family can be contacted at 804-458-8653 at the residence of his daughter (Maurice Taylor).
Funeral Services entrusted to the Petersburg Chapel-Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home 530 S. Sycamore St Petersburg 804-863-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Walker
Gwendolyn Brown Tucker
December 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gloria Wilkins & family
December 7, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lucy Jones
December 7, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Erma Spicely
December 7, 2009
Aunt V, Maurice, Cynthia, and Dee Dee
Thinking of you with sympathy and love. Let's continue to pray for strength and guidance. God is good.
Veronica Cooper
December 7, 2009
Mrs. Walker, Maurice, Cynthia and Dolores, I extend my deepest sympathy to you. I have so many good memories that I will cherish forever.
May he finally rest in peace.
God will take care of you!
Marion Ragsdale
December 7, 2009
Mrs. Walker, Cynthia, Delores and Maurice,
So sorry to hear of your loss. How fondly I remember my dad and your dad's visits with each other over the years. You have my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 7, 2009
Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his saints. No bond is as great as that between parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you Minister Delores White and your family. Continue to look to the author and finisher of our faith for comfort and direction.
Minister Joyce Rascoe-Savage -
Robert Gray
December 7, 2009
To the Walker Family,
You have my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your loved one. Trust that God knows best and that Mr. Walker is in much better care now and for eternity. God bless you all
Saundra Johnson Gross
December 7, 2009
Mrs Walker, Maurice, Cynthia & Delores: It's hard to find the words to bring you comfort, but just knowing that we are thinking of you with sympathy will help give you strength at this time.
Verna Smith
Orlando FL.
Saundra Tabon-Washington
December 7, 2009
My prayers are with you.
December 6, 2009
Mrs. Taylor and Family:
May memories of the good times sustain you, and the knowledge that Jesus loves Dad and promised to care for him. May he rest now, in heavenly peace.
Mary Witherspoon Goodwyn, Petersburg, VA.
Jean Stretcher-Dillard
December 6, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ursula Ragsdale Powell
December 6, 2009
Delores, Cynthia, Maurice and Mrs. Walker:
I was very saddened to hear of the death of your father and husband. It is my sincere hope that the memories of the love, Christian spirit and character Mr. Walker embodied will provide some comfort in your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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