Robert Stephen Walker Sr., age 68, of Florence, passed away January 9, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital. A service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 with visitation from 12:00-1:00 and service starting at 1:00 p.m. at P & K Western Wear 9321 Highway 17 (Zip City Barn). He will be laid to rest in Jessie’s Garden Cemetery.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents; O.C. Pete Walker “Popeye” and Louise Baxter Walker.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Vicky; two children and their spouses, Bobby and Micki Walker and Kelly and Dennie Robinson; grandchildren, Austin, David, Kailyn, Olivia, Elijah, Selah and Evie; brother, Joe; sisters, Ann, Susie, Sarah; and a special nephew Drew and his wife Kaitlin.
He has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews that loved him dearly.
Mr. Walker was a veteran of the Navy and spent 19 years in the Air National Guard. He was a member of Zip-City Volunteer Fire Department, Zip City Neighborhood Watch, and a deacon at Forrest Hills Baptist Church. He was the owner of Service One Transport and P & K Western Wear.
Those who knew him knew of his love for horses and Boss Dog, Buddy Bear. He was a dedicated brother, husband, father and grandfather who lived for his family and friends.