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Ulysses S. Walker
April 1, 1927-May 12, 2022
Ulysses S. Walker, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (ManorCare), Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA.
Services will be held at Progressive Baptist Church, 1302 East 12th Street, Davenport, IA on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery.
Orr's Mortuary, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ulysses (Buddy) Walker was born April 1, 1927, in Moro, AR, to Joe and Betty Walker. He attended school in Moro, AR. He moved to Davenport, IA in 1953. He married Clairice Christopher on February 4, 1956. At his passing, they were married 66 years.
Buddy was employed for 29 ½ years at Martin Marietta Corporation, retiring in 1982. Buddy was also owner of UW Production, bringing various entertainers and artist to perform in the Quad Cities. Some of the artist included Tina Turner, BB King, the Temptations, Lawrence Welk Band and the Spinners.
Buddy enjoyed listening to music, Gospel and Blues, gardening, watching baseball and fine cuisine.
Those left to cherish Ulysses' memory include his wife, Clairice; sister, Thelma Mason of Chicago, IL; sons, Arnold and Melvin Walker, Davenport, IA, Melvin Odell (Rosie) Woods, Milan, IL; grandchildren, Carey (Sheri) Robinson, Laguna Niguel, CA, Denisa (Kevin) McReynolds, O'Fallon, IL; great grandchildren, Kyla McReynolds, Mia Nicole and Dante Robinson; Goddaughter, Belitha Harris; special cousin, Merlyn Polite and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Ulysses was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Curtis and Wesley; sister, A.T. and daughter, Debbie Hickman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Progressive Baptist Church.
The family thanks the staff at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (ManorCare) for the care given to Ulysses.
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Moses Woods
July 6, 2025
Mr. Walker in 1986 you booked me to open up for a band in Davenports Coll ball room, I never forgot your belief in me, and how you wanted to headline me after you watched my show. I sincerely appreciate and honor you.
Kevin B Hunter, Saint Louis, MO
May 24, 2022
To the entire Walker family, you all have my deepest sympathies for your loss. Clearly Ulysses was loved in life and undoubtedly will be loved in death still. May his long list of memories be a blessing, the Hunters
The Garr Family (Susie, Van, Sidney)
May 22, 2022
Cousin Clarice... We send our deepest condolences for the loss of our beloved Walker... Our childhood memories are filled with so many loving and fun times spent with both of you along with our sister Des and our loving parents, Aslee and Howard. We love you and Walker so much and like our parents, saw in you and Walker, a beautiful example of love between a husband and wife that endured the test of time...We pray that all of the precious memories you have of Walker will bring you peace and comfort, and also remind you of how much joy he brought you and so many others through the years. We are thinking of you, we are lovingly embracing you, and we want you to know that we love you and feel your sorrow at the passing of Walker....With love, The Garrs
Betty Salton
May 21, 2022
His kindness love, courage, compassion, joy and Faith is the trail Cousin Walker left behind will continue to inspire us. The legacy will live on. With Sympathy praying for the entire family at this difficult time.
LENORA CRIBBS
May 18, 2022
My sincere and heartfelt condolences; I will always cherish the memories of our family reunions. I am sending love & hugs to Clarisse & family.
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