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Steven Walker Obituary

Funeral service for Steven Robert Walker, 54, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Ninth Street Baptist Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died October 17, 2016 at his home. Steven was born on October 25, 1961 in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Lester LaVerne and Deborah Jane (Berry) Walker. He was a fork lift diver for Amar garage in Lawrence. Survivors include his father, Lester Walker, Lawrence; son, Brandon Walker, Lawrence; brother, Kevin Walker, Lawrence; two grandchildren, Jazlynn and Elijah; two aunts, Rita Bradley, Marjarie Walker; two uncles, Charles Walker, Lawrence, Clarence Walker, Lenexa and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah "Deb" Jane Walker on July 7, 2016. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, October, 24th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Steven Walker Memorial fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2016.

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Elizabeth Hall

October 25, 2016

RIP my friend you will truly be missed

Lijia Lyles

October 22, 2016

My condolences go out to the Walker family. Steve was a good, kind-hearted soul with a beautiful smile. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Leticia Pelton

October 22, 2016

Steve was a great friend to me throughout the years! My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends!

Michael Conner

October 21, 2016

We extend our deepest sympathies to your family in this difficult time.

Kathy Mayo Sposato

October 20, 2016

Stevie. You will always live in my heart. You were always one of the truly Good Guys and that smile could melt your heart. Thank you for being part of my live for so long. You will be truly missed by everyone who knew you My Friend

Sharri Koch-Patton

October 20, 2016

Steve, you are one of my all time favorite marching band buddies. You have always been so friendly and helpful to my family and I. We have shared a few beers over the years and I will cherish my memories of you and our friendship. Rest in peace friend.

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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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