John Walker

John Patrick Walker, 43, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on November 28, 2008. He was born in Richmond, VA, the son of the late Raymond Sr. and Sidney Snyder Walker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sue Ann Ramsey. Mr. Walker was a founding member and past officer of the Fun Time VA. Aeronuts. He also held over 24 years of employment in the trucking industry beginning with Overnite Transportation and later advancing with U.P.S. Freight after their merger. Mr. Walker had currently held the position of equipment specialist, and was well liked by everyone he worked with. He is survived by his siblings, Mary K. Spencer and husband Wayne, of Chester, Sydney M. Fleckenstein and husband Tom, of Wilson, NC, Charles V. Walker and wife Martha, of Chester, Raymond H. Walker, Jr. and wife Deb, of Smithfield, NC, Ronald L. Walker and wife Gail, of Chester, and Charles R. Hevener and wife Rhonda, of Hopewell; many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and Johnâ??s faithful and loving companion â??Paulie Walkerâ?, his African Gray parrot. John always said â??he never wanted a child to have to experience what he had with his illnessâ?. In his honor and in lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral home & Cremation Service on Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment concluding in Dale Memorial Park. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .