Christopher "CJ" Jon Walk

1981 - 2010

After a courageous battle with cystic fibrosis, Christopher Jon Walk went to be with Christ his Savior on August 21, 2010. He was surrounded by family and friends at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. CJ spent his last days as he did his whole life--focused on comforting those who would miss him rather than concerning himself with his condition.

Born November 5, 1981 in State College, Pennsylvania, CJ is survived by his wife of five years, Jennifer; his parents, Kathryn Dellicker of Yuma and Jon Walk of Phoenix; stepparents, Scott Dellicker and Lori Walk; his sister, Katie Dellicker; and brother, Andrew Walk. He is also survived by his grandmother, Christine Madden Gugger of Florida; grandparents, Henry and Jackie Dellicker of Massachusetts; and his special Auntie, Ellen Myers of Maryland. Survivors also include his mother- and father-in-law, Eileen and Jon Porter, and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jonathan and Janet Porter, Fausto and Tina Lopez, Dan and Bethany McGrew (all of Yuma) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents William Madden and Carlie and Frank Walk.

CJ spent his early years playing basketball and soccer and skateboarding. He attended Pueblo Elementary, Crane Middle School, and graduated from Cibola High School in 2000.

As a young adult, CJ became a successful Christian hip hop and rap artist known as Citizen Aim. He was a founder of Cerebral Arts where he contributed as a performer, writer, and producer. He most recently became a member of the record label Humble Beast, collaborating with other West Coast artists. He provided intelligent music and conveyed a message of real-life honesty and his deep love of Christ.

CJ inspired us all. He touched the hearts and minds of so many. We will never forget what he taught us about love, kindness, and courage.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, at Stone Ridge Church. Funeraria del Angel is handling funeral arrangements, including cremation. Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries. To read more about Citizen Aim, visit the website http://humblebeast.com/artists/citizen-aim.