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Personal note from Savannah (Georgia) Ron's Oldest Granddaughter.

If my Poppop were here right now, he would be sharing an abundance of stories or cracking a joke. That was just the phenomenal person he was. Hello! My name is Savannah Grooms, and I am Ron's oldest granddaughter. I created this page as a place to keep Ron Walker's memory alive for his 12 grandchildren. We all loved him so much and cannot wait to read what you have to share. Publically share your memory under the "memory" tab on this website!

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Obituary

With hands that laid countless bricks and shaped countless hearts, Ron Walker Sr. lived his life with purpose, humor and love, leaving behind a legacy as rich as the brickwork he mastered. 

Born on September 8, 1954, in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Jake and Marion Walker, Ron was the 11th of 16 siblings. He was raised in a loving family with strong values. Though he moved to Atlanta at a young age, he …

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Memories & condolences

Everyone who knows Ronald remembers how much he loved to tease those he cared about. When we were growing up, he could …
Everyone who knows Ronald remembers how much he loved to tease those he cared about. When we were g…
Everyone who knows Ronald remembers how much he loved to tease t…
I remember when I was about 16, we went to Ft Lauderdale for the Fla State convention.  You know how people say " this …
I remember when I was about 16, we went to Ft Lauderdale for the Fla State convention.  You know ho…
I remember when I was about 16, we went to Ft Lauderdale for the…
My brother was like my hero.  Once I was being bullied at school  when I was in the 4th grade .  I was afraid to let th…
My brother was like my hero.  Once I was being bullied at school  when I was in the 4th grade .  I …
My brother was like my hero.  Once I was being bullied at school…

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What were Ronald's favorite local spots?
Poppop loved diners and Cracker Barrel. He loved this one diner up the street from m…
Poppop loved diners and Cracker Barrel. He loved this one diner up the street from my school. …
Poppop loved diners and Cracker Barrel. He loved this one diner up the street from my school. So one day, my friend and…
What were Ronald's favorite games to play?
He never played sports but loved climbing on top of our house and throwing cats down…
He never played sports but loved climbing on top of our house and throwing cats down. He was …
He never played sports but loved climbing on top of our house and throwing cats down. He was trying to see if they alw…
What were Ronald's favorite foods?
He was a picky eater but loved our mom's jelly cake she baked for him. It was a cak…
He was a picky eater but loved our mom's jelly cake she baked for him. It was a cake frosted …
He was a picky eater but loved our mom's jelly cake she baked for him. It was a cake frosted with apple jelly.
What were Ronald's favorite books?
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible

Timeline

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Born

September 8th, 1954
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Got married to Marlese Walker

March 20th, 1977
Philadelphia, PA
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Passed away

October 14th, 2024
Lanham, MD

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Ironside

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