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- Clarence A. Walker, Jr., a lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He was 66. He was born in Niagara Falls on August 30, 1951, the son of the late Clarence A. Walker, Sr and Irene Cornelius Walker. He was a graduate of the former LaSalle Senior High School, Class of 1970.
At a young age, he began working for his father in the plastering business. He saved up his hard earned money and at the age of 15, Clarence purchased a 1957 Corvette. Thus, the lifetime of an avid car enthusiast began. He was very talented and loved purchasing and restoring classic cars, sometimes taking them to area car shows.
A devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, he always made time for, enjoyed and supported his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Clarence was especially proud of his granddaughter Celsey, who donated her stem cells to help him fight his battle with Leukemia. Clarence was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
After years in the Construction Industry, where he mentored several young men to become carpenters, Clarence spent the past 14 years as the Superintendent of his son and daughter in law’s business, Jeanine Walker Enterprises.
Survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Roberta June (Fleck) Walker; three children, Clarence (Angela) Walker III and Tracy (David) St. Onge both of Niagara Falls; Richard A. (Janine) Walker of Lewiston; siblings, Linda Keil; Patricia (Brad) Swanson; Barbara (late Dave) Smith; Thomas (Sue) Walker; Karl (late Linda) Walker and Lisa (Jerry) Wilson; grandchildren, Brandon, Celsey; Hailey; Mackenzie; Brianna; Richie; Jacob and Emma; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Donald Walker and a nephew, Karl Walker.
The family will be present Tuesday from 2-4, 6-8 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8 PM. The interment will be private at the discretion of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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1951 - 2018 (66 years)