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Robert Walker Obituary

Robert Walker, also known as "Bob," was born on September 23, 1945, to Deacon Samuel Sr. and Deaconess Rosie A. (Thomas) Walker. He passed away on June 28, 2025, at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Randallia. He is survived by his son, Darrell Walker; grandchildren, Amani, Myla, and Mekhi Walker; daughter-in-law, Persephone Walker; brothers, Deacon Thurman (Deaconess Annie) Walker, Houston (Margaret) Walker, and William H. Walker; niece/sister, Rosie (Jay) Johnson; companion, Carolyn Yates; sisters-in-law, Mother Lula Mae Walker and Missionary Fannie Walker; friend, James Sanders; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceding him in death were his son, Robert Walker Jr.; parents, Deacon Samuel Sr. and Deaconess/Mother Rosie (Thomas) Walker; sisters, Deaconess Hattie Mae (Deacon M.W.C.) Ingol, Ella Mae Walker, and Lillian (Willie) Henderson; brothers, Rev. Dr. Samuel Walker Jr., Rev. Dr. Cornelius E. (First Lady Elsie) Walker, Sr., Rev. James David Walker, Deacon Joseph P. Walker, Albert Lee (Clara) Walker, and Willie Fred (Julia) Walker. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Jul. 9, 2025.

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I am going to miss talking and laughing we with you!!! God Knows I am.
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