An Akron Eastsider has gone home to be with the Lord. Mr. Charles Louis Walker, born July 24, 1930, was a life-long resident of the eastside of Akron, Ohio. God called him home on October 4, 2010. He was a 33^rd Degree Master Mason of the Phoenix Chapter and a Nobleman of Al-Kaf Shrine Temple #109. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 42 years.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Henry Walker, Sr. and mother, Mrs. Estella Pruitt Walker; six brothers; three sisters; grandson, Jimmy Lee Harmon; great grandson, Joe Nathan Jackson. Mr. Charles L. Walker is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Mittie Walker; brother, Mr. Edward Walker of Canton, Ohio; children, Mrs. Roberta (Perry) Keaton; Ms. Estelle L. Walker; Ms. Charlene L. Walker; Dr. Emily A. (Obed) Monago; Mrs. Noreene (Cecil) Dutch; Mr. Charles H. J. (Marva) Walker; sister-in law, Mrs. Anna Bell (Johnny) Reynolds; brother-in law, Mr. Doston B. (Stella R.) Jones; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends.