Momegoing Service for

Kenneth Bari Walker

SunriseMarch 9, 1935

SunsetMarch 26, 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010 1:00 PM

Tabernacle Baptist Church1223 Laney Walker Boulevard

Augusta, Georgia

Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. - Pastor

Obituary“H ave mercy on me, Oh God, according to your unfailing love; according to your g n a t compassion blot out my transgressions”

Psalms 51:1

Kenneth E. Walker departed this life Friday, March 26, 2010. He was born to the late Mr. Wads and Leathia Walker of Conway, South Carolina. He was married to Mrs. Pauline Jones Walker for 52 lA wonderful years.

He received his early education in Conway, South Carolina. Kenneth also served in the United States National Guard for a period o f time. He was a certified heavy machine operator for thirty-five years, as well as a successful business owner of K & C Cleaning Services.

Kenneth retired and relocated to Beaufort, South Carolina in 1987. He then joined Pine Grove Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon in 1989. Kenneth took an active part in his church and community. He enjoyed singing and performed with a male singing group the “Wandering Stars.” He loved fishing and gardening of which he shared his harvest with many neighbors and friends.

Kenneth and Pauline Walker then moved to Augusta, Georgia in 2000. They united with Tabernacle Baptist Church and with his love for singing, he joined the Men and Senior Choirs.

His spiritual journey was a testament o f his perseverance and dedication to life. He was a man o f God and a man with great strengths. He also was a man of great character, integrity and high family values. He was a man loved and respected by all those who knew him. He was selfless, understanding, caring, honest, loyal, generous and non judgmental of others in their times of hardship.

Kenneth was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Walker and Jenell Jones; and one brother, Joseph Walker.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his devoted wife, Mrs. Pauline Walker; six daughters, Paula Walker, Cynthia Walker, Karen Walker, Sophia (Calvin) Morrall, Kim (William) Franklin and Monica (John Swinton) Walker; sixteen grandchildren, Michael, Tashima, Joshua, Fatia, Eric, FaTaisha, Whitney, RoShawn, Jasmine, Shamira, Justin, Kareen, Evan, Jeremy, Bre’ana and Jason; six great grandchildren, two brothers, Alfred Walker and James (Carolyn) Walker; two sisters, Ernestine Moore and Mary Walker; his lifelong friends, John and Sue Davis; a special church member and friend,

/ ' Miriam Stallings; and a host o f relatives and friends.

John Swinton D eacon James Finley

PallbearersJames Pickney William Franklin D eacon Flerbert Burns

Calvin Murrall Anthony Butterfield

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Don’t grieve fo r me, fo r now I ’m free I ’m following the path God has laid fo r me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my hack and left it all.

I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play,

Tasks left undone must stay that way I found peace at the end o f the day.

I f my parting has left a void Thenjill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times o f sorrow,I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow,My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good limes, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undue g r ie f Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me now, He has set me free.

AcknowledgementsWe are most grateful to God for the gift of friends like you who have been so kind and thoughtful. Your prayers, words of encouragement and the many acts of kindness, both seen and unseen have truly given us strength and inspiration during our time of bereavement. Thank you, and may God continue to bless each

and every one of you. ~ The Walker Family

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