Vernon Clifford Walker Jr.

8/18/1942 – 3/06/2019

Vernon Clifford Walker, Jr. (Cliff) passed away March 6, 2019 surrounded by family members. Cliff was a devoted husband, father, and uncle. Cliff was predeceased by his father Vernon Walker, Sr. and mother Dorothy. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, daughter Lisa, sister-in-law Evelyn Sinclair, nephews Tim, Alan (Chelsey) and Ron Sinclair (Thea), nieces Kathy Nelms (Darrell), Robin Sandy (Bobby), great nephews Gavin, Griffin, Gunner, Rex and Magnus, and great nieces Hayley, Kyrsten, Annabelle, Estella, Evy and Emily.

Cliff was born in Eastman, Georgia and ended his journey on earth in Marietta, Georgia. Cliff was a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Engineering. He parlayed his childhood hobby of Amatuer (Ham) radio into his lifelong profession-he became a Master Radio Electronics Officer in the Merchant Marines. In that capacity he supplied our military troops during the Viet Nam, Desert Storm and the current War in Afghanistan. He travelled the world to over 60 countries during his days at sea. Upon retiring, Cliff became the Secretary/Treasurer of his Union, American Radio Association, and was dedicated and tenacious in serving his fellow Union members until just 2 days prior to his passing.

Cliff’s favorite past times were cooking, photography and feeding and watching the birds and other creatures of nature on his property. He was also a master carpenter who enjoyed building and crafting exquisite furniture and built in bars. Cliff will be most remembered for his giving spirit to all creatures great and small, human and wildlife alike.

A memorial service for family and close friends will be held privately.