Mr. Haskel M. Walker Jr.

WALKER, Mr. Haskel M. Jr. - Age 65, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, October 27, 2023, at First Presbyterian. Church, 746 S. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Rev. Dr. Joseph Novak, officiating. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:30 AM Friday, October 27, 2023. Mr. Walker will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday, October 26, 2023, with family present to receive friends from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Mr. Walker was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army. Mr. Haskel Marion Walker Jr. was born July 24, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Rev. Dr. Harriet Marie Grigsby and Haskel Walker Sr. Haskel Walker Jr. was a great man, loving father and husband. A good brother, a thoughtful son, a playful grandfather, a supportive uncle, and a God-fearing man. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age, being baptized at the age of 9, and never lost sight of his relationship with God. Growing up, he and his siblings sang in a gospel choir called the Little Angels. They were all extremely talented singers, and he had a captivating voice. Though he would probably argue that his sisters and mother were more gifted. He would often sing in church or at home. One of his favorite songs being “Tomorrow” by the Winans. Haskel lived a decorated and wonderfully accomplished life. In his youth, he was educated in the Brooklyn and Queens public school system. He joined the US Army at the age of 15 in 1974 where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class, serving for 26 years. During this time, he traveled the world and loved to share stories about living in Spain and Germany. He even taught the family dog Lucky special commands in Japanese. In 1989, Haskel married his beautiful wife of 34 years, Belinda of Flint MI and together they raised 5 wonderful daughters. He was very protective and passionate about his family. His daughters had an ongoing joke about who his favorite child was, and who ever would claim to be the favorite at the time he would agree. But he had no favorites, as he loved all of them deeply and sincerely. In 2001 he decided to further his education, and obtained a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Almeda University in 2005. He became a firefighter with the Flint Township fire dept in 2002, retiring after 15 years. During the same timeframe he was Head of Security at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Flint, retiring in 2018. In 2002 he became a Firearms Instructor and Training counselor, retiring in 2022. He retired from Mott Community College dept of Public Safety in 2020 where spent the rest of his days enjoying his wife and family. Haskel enjoyed being helpful to others and educating in safety. He also enjoyed Saturday morning cartoons, and family gatherings. He was very dependable, very loving, and he made a Godly impression with everyone he met. Mr. Haskel Marion Walker Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Belinda Ann Walker; 5 daughters, Kenyotte M. Stokes of Dallas, TX, Aprile M. Biffle, Quoyandra K. Gillard, Santrese T. Wade and Gloria L. Perry-Walker, all of Flint; grandchildren, Lacarri, Ananias, Demarco, Eric, Kierra, Mariya, Teaico, Aidan, Justus, Jamari, Akima, Jakar, Darrin Jr., Dion, Saniah, Savannah and Antoine Jr.; step-father, Roosevelt Robinson of Baltimore, MD; brother, Lawrence McDougall of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Ramona Gillard of Atlanta, GA; brother-in-law, Quinton Gillard of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friend, nephew, Craig (Dana) Mizell of Detroit, MI. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his son, Haskel M. Walker III; mother, Harriett Grigsby; father, Haskel Walker Sr.; brother, Linord Walker; sisters, Jackie, Vernita and Lemuel; son-in-law, Antoine L. Butler. The family would like to express special thanks to Gordon, Pastors of both churches including, Greater New Bethel COGIC and First Presbyterian Church, Eric and Ruben.

Mr. Haskel M. Walker Jr.

July 24, 1958 - October 15, 2023