Rev. Walker

WALKER, Rev. Robert - Age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Heritage Manor. Family hour 10:30AM Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Macedonia Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11AM, Pastor Alfred L. Harris, Sr., officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Tuesday. Rev. Walker will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Monday. Rev. Robert Walker was born November 12, 1924 in Gibsland, LA, the son of Canary Lyons and Anderson Walker. Rev. Walker relocated to Michigan in 1946 where he attended Mott Community College and Baker Business University. He was employed with General Motors for 30 years and a member of Local 598 and also employed with the Model Cities Program as housing coordinator for 3 years. Rev. Walker was also a licensed realtor and worked with several real estate offices in the Flint area. He served in the United States Navy for 28 months receiving an Honorable Discharge; and a life member of the George Washington Carver VFW #3791 where he was the Past Chaplain and the Post Commander. Rev. Walker was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church since April of 1948. Serving previously in the capacity of Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Superintendent, Deacon and Deacon Board Chairman, Church Treasurer, President of Progressive Laymen, President of the District Laymen, Missionary Society Instructor, founder of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church mini-school and instrumental in the organization of the church security team. Rev. Walker was called into the ministry and was currently an Associate Minister of the church. Rev. Robert Walker leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Ruth Walker of Burton, MI; daughter, Carol Brooks of Grand Blanc; 6 grandchildren, Tamika (Keon) Stevens of Burton, Kendra (Darrell) Vanover of Grand Blanc, Eulaetta (Ralph) Clark of Flint, Tarran (Tammy) Walker, Stefan Walker and April Walker all of Muskegon, MI; several great-grandchildren; step-parent, Elvora Walker of Minden, LA; 3 sisters, Annie Mae Sweet of Dallas, TX, Pidgie Lee (R.L.) Moore of Ruston, LA and Pearlie Mae Malone of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Eddie Dee Walker of Moreno Valley, CA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Dorothy Walker of Houston, TX; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Johnny Brooks, Rev. Rodney Anderson, Joanne Walker, Dea. Vinson Lever, Rosa Ryans, Dea. Hans Smith, Clementine Conner and Kenneth Hawkins. Rev. Robert Walker was preceded in death by parents; 3 brothers; sister; son; mother-in-law; several aunts and uncles. The family would like to express special thanks to Heritage Manor 3rd floor staff, a special thanks to Diedra, Joanie, Nicole, Jill, Ron, and Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Hill and family of Los Angeles, CA, Rev. Alfred Harris, Sr., and the Macedonia Baptist Church family.

Rev. Walker

November 12, 1924 - September 10, 2008