Mr. Lirobea Walker

WALKER, Mr. Lirobea - Age 56, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Vernon Chapel AME Church, 5802 Dupont Street, with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Tuesday. 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 - 8:00 PM Monday. Mr. Lirobea Walker “Robea” was born February 10, 1960 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Jessie and Mattie Maxine (Twitty) Walker. He had a been a resident of Flint hs entire life. “Robea” married his high school sweetheart and best friend on August 16, 1986. They remained married until his death. He was a member of Vernon Chapel AME Church for over 20 years where he served as a Steward. “Robea” was a man of great faith. He graduated from Beecher High School, “Class of 1979.” He obtained his Bachelor Degree from the University of Michigan and a Master Degree from Baker College. “Robea” was a member of the Disability Network. He was employed at Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) as a Human Resources Specialist. His earlier work history includes employment at the University of Michigan as an Academic Advisor, Michigan Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer, and General Motors Corporation as a Security Officer and later as a Supervisor. “Robea” loved the Lord, his family, church family, reading the Bible and helping people. He had a big heart. “Robea” mentored numerous kids as well as wrote them letters of recommendation for university admissions and employment. If he heard someone was in need he was quick to offer a train ticket, a ride home or give advice. His favorite saying was, “Give the babies what they want.” He had a dry sense of humor, enjoyed sporting events, traveling, watching westerns and horror movies. “Robea” also enjoyed going bowling as well as keeping up with current news events. He took his mother-in-law lunch from YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken on a regular basis. Mr. Lirobea Walker “Robea” leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Felicia Kaye Walker; daughter, Breeanna Walker; son, Jalen Walker; granddaughter, Lore’l Kemp; future son-in-law, Tykeen Fulton; 2 sisters, Audrey (Dwight) Jackson and Janet (William) Ford; 5 brothers, Anthony (Diane) Bailey, Michael Walker, Greg Walker, Terry (TeaJuana) Walker and Chris Walker; mother-in-law, Anna Ruth Thomas; sister-in-law, Anna (Chike) Thomas; 6 brothers-in-law, Earl ( Jean) Jordan, Christopher Crawford, Michael Crawford, Cedric Crawford, Charles (Kanda) Thomas; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends both in-state and out-of-state, Twan Holliday who was like a second son to “Robea” and Felicia; Calvin and Betty Mayberry who are god-parents to Breeanna and Jalen. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Mattie Walker; nephew, Mark Payton; father-in-law, James Thomas; brother-in-law, Yule Crawford. The family would like to express a heartfelt appreciation to, primary physician, Dr. Deborah Duncan and gastroenterologist, Dr. Rabbi Salimi who provided “Robea” with excellent patient care throughout the years.

Mr. Lirobea Walker

February 10, 1960 - December 18, 2016