Robert Lee Walker's Obituary
Robert L. Walker, Sr., age 84 of Milton, DE. formerly of Ocean City, MD. went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday February 9, 2022, departing from Hospice Center in Milford, DE. Bob was born on October 18, 1937, in Arnold, PA. to the late James H. Walker, Sr. and Ella J. McCutcheon Lochwood.
Upon graduating from Saltsburg High School in Indiana County, PA. Bob enlisted in the United States Navy. During his enlistment, Bob spent time in the Mediterranean and Cuba. It was on a “Weekend Pass” and attending a Dance at the YMCA that he met the “Love of his Life” Dolores E. Unger…who later became the wife and forever partner on November 2, 1958. Upon completing his 4-year active duty and 2 years of Reserve, Bob and his Bride made their home in Baltimore, MD. At this time, he became a Correctional Officer at the Maryland Penitentiary when his name’s sake Robert L. Walker, Jr. was born. Several years passed and Bob left the Penitentiary, worked for Roy Baughman, and learned his Plumbing Trade and later to have the birth of his second son Michael C. Walker
After spending fun filled weekend trips to the beach in Ocean City, MD, he decided to move in 1974 to make Ocean City, MD his permanent residence. He opened his prosperous Walker Plumbing business where he retired from in March 2021. His Business continues to be successful being operated by his son Mike.
Bob was always a very active person outside of the home. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and American Legion Post #0166 in Ocean City; MD. Bob was not a stranger to the Sewing Machine. He made numerous Couples Costumes which awarded him and Dolores 1st Place. He was an avid Bowler which resulted in becoming a Maryland State Team Champion.
As his family grew, his active role evolved into an avid field hockey, tennis and softball fan rooting for his precious granddaughters born to his son Bob and Terry (Wyatt) Walker. He would be seen on the sidelines of Pop Warner football games and YMCA basketball games cheering his grandsons born to his son Michael and Sandi (Hopkins) Walker. He was an important part of the Coaching Staff of Lewes Little League and standing next to his son Mike. Bob was known by many members in the League as “Pop”.
Bob longed for the work week to end because he knew it was time for the beach. Most weekends were spent on the beach with his entire family together. His granddaughter quoted “she would love watching the joy on people’s faces as they watched this white-haired man body surf all day long”. He grew a love for surf fishing which he learned from both of his sons. He never lost the ability to “Get his Groove on” on the dance floor, which is photographed at his grandchildren’s weddings. Bob thoroughly loved and enjoyed his life and had a contagious smile and personality.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James H. Walker, Jr.; his sister Barbara A. (Walker) Green; his brother Donald G. Walker; and his first born and name’s sake Robert L. Walker, Jr.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law who thought of Bob as a son, Alvin Edward and Ethel Marie (Nash) Unger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores (Unger) Walker of Milton, DE; his son, Michael C. (Sandi) of Lewes; his granddaughters: Lindsay Harrington (Nick) of Frankford, DE., Caitlin Daw (Joe) of Berlin, MD; his grandsons: Steven (Sara) of Bealeton, VA; and Bradley of Lewes, DE; his great grandchildren: Makenzie and Madelyn Harrington, Teagan and Wyatt Daw and Marshall Walker; his always and will be daughter in law Terry (Wyatt Walker) Pouliot (Brian) of Berlin, MD; his sister in law Nancy (Unger) Ledger (Sandy) of Thurmont, MD; and his numerous nieces and nephews and their additional family members and his Beloved Best Feline Friend Charlie.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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