Dennis Homer Walker
1936 - 2014
Obituary
Dennis Homer Walker, 78, passed away unexpectedly on
Thursday (May 8, 2014) at his Newton home.
He was born on April 17, 1936, in Newton, to Aurora E. and
Florence R. (Stubblefield) Walker. Dennis was a long time member to Hall's
Chapel A.M.E. Church in Newton. On June 23, 1957, he married Sylvia J. Rossiter
in Newton. She preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 1993.
Dennis graduated from Newton High School in 1954. He was
employed by Kansas Gas Service for almost 30 years, as a serviceman before
retiring in 1998. He worked part-time for Wray Roofing and White Wing
Construction. He volunteered at the Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity,
Meals on Wheels and on the board of the Newton Housing Authority.
He enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading his Bible daily,
visiting with those who were unable to get out, listening to gospel and jazz
music, all sports, especially football and basketball, and spending time with
his grandchildren. Dennis' Newton grandchildren, Savannah, Tjaden and Andrew,
were able to spend the greatest amount of time with him. Throughout his life,
he valued his relationship with God and his family.
Please keep the family, especially all the grandchildren, in
your thoughts and prayers.
Survivors include three sons, Scott Walker of Newton, Dennis
P. (Debra) Walker of Carrollton, Texas, and Vincent (Laurie) Walker of
Sacramento, Calif., and one daughter, Robin (Sammie) Simmons of Newton. Dennis
also had 14 grandchildren, Ashleigh Windle, Dominique, Dene', Denicia and DJ
(Dennis P. Jr.) Walker, Chea Tara Franklin, Tory Roberson, Varie, Labraeah,
Maslin and Laniah Walker, Savannah, Tjaden and Andrew Simmons; and three
great-grandchildren; aunt, Mae Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
Family preceding him in death were his parents; his wife;
mother and father-in-law, Edythe and Patrick Rossiter; his brother, Earl O.
Walker; three sisters, Joyce-Jean Franklin, Jacqueline Cotten and his twin
sister, Darlene Scott.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday (May 17, 2014)
at First Mennonite Church, 429 E. First St., Newton. Friends may call at the
funeral home Friday, May 16, between 1 and 8 p.m., where the family will
receive friends between 5 and 6:30 p.m.
A memorial has been established with the American Heart
Association , First Mennonite Church, and Hall's Chapel A.M.E. Church;
contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway,
Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
1936 - 2014 (78 years)