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Eugene C. "Kingfish" Walker

Born: 7/5/1928
Died: 6/10/2015
Age: 86
Community: New Lothrop, MI

WALKER, Eugene C. “Kingfish” – Of New Lothrop, age 86, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Saint Mary's of Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw.

Funeral service will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, 4475 North Linden Road, Flint, Pastor Jerry Larkin and Reverend Marshall Delay officiating.

Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.

Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.

Mr. Walker will be at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.

Eugene was born in Parma, Missouri on July 5, 1928 the son of Lester and Ida (Bridge) Walker and was a resident of Michigan since he was 19 years old.

On June 8, 1957 he married Helen Blankenship.

Mr. Walker was employed by GM for over 30 years.

Surviving are wife, Helen;

five children, David (Debra),
Lester (Joy),
Robert (Renita),
Vanessa (Manley) Brokaw and
Naomi (Doug) Filkins;

14 grandchildren;
28 great-grandchildren;

two sisters, Imogene Burnham and Margaret Gettings.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

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Visitation
Date:   6/12/2015
Time:   1:00 PM
Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   6/13/2015
Time:   12:00 PM
 
Location:   Glad Tidings Tabernacle
4475 North Linden Road
Flint, MI 48507

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