Lester L. Walker

Graveside service for Lester L. Walker, 84 Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. He died June 19, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Lester was born May 8, 1936 in Lawrence, KS the son of Charles and Helen (Logan) Walker.

He worked for the University of Kansas in the maintenance department for many years. He also worked at Days Inn in Lawrence.

He married Deborah Jane Walker on March 1, 1962 in Lawrence, KS.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah “Deb” Jane Walker on July 7, 2016 and his son, Steven Walker on October 17, 2016.

Survivors include his son, Kevin Walker, Lawrence; grandson, Brandon Walker, Lawrence; two great grandchildren, Jazlynn and Elijah; three sisters, Rita Bradley, Marjarie Walker; Janie Hansard (Sherman), Topeka, two brothers, Charles Walker, Lawrence, Clarence Walker (Theresa), Lenexa and numerous cousins.

The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lester L. Walker Memorial fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Please by mindful of social distancing due to Covid-19 if you are planning to attend services.