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Rev. Larry E. Walker

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 14, 2023

Rev. Larry Edward Walker, 85, of Jeanette, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1938 and was the son to the late Carl Edward and Gladys (Daniels) Walker. A Pastor for 20+ years at the Church of the Brethren, a talented Secular singer through the 50s & 60s, and a wonderful Gospel singer, who started and was a part of numerous groups, including the "Lovetones" with his wife, Judy. A skilled craftsman, Larry was always willing to lend a hand and offered to help with many home remodel projects. He enjoyed landscaping and planting flowers, as well as fishing.

Larry is survived by his wife, Rev. Judy M. (Gomola) Walker; daughter, Linda L. Balcar-Walker of Birmingham, AL; son, Stewart J. "Chip" Walker of Port Vue; grandchildren, Sarah (Gabe) Wrenn, Laura (John) Kulinich, Aaron Balcar, and Preston James Walker; and great-grandchildren, Penelope, and Liviana. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Rev. John and Janet Gomola. Friends are welcome Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held in our funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at the McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery with Military & Veteran Honors. Condolences can be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published April 14, 2023.

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