Samuel Matthew Walker 60, a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Samuel, affectionately known as ‘Sammy’ was born to Bonnie and Tom Walker Sr., on October 28, 1960. He was educated through South Bend School Corporation.
Sammy was a quiet and simple type of guy. He enjoyed listening to music, watching TV, and hanging out with his big brother Tony Walker. He was a handyman and for the past four years was employed at the University of Norte Dame in charge of keeping the football stadium clean and ready for action.
Survivors left to cherish his memory includes two daughters: Samantha and Andrea Walker of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four granddaughters: Shantoya Hodges, Rayzaiya Henry, Amariana Kilgore, and Tiara Gordon. Four grandsons: Davion Sanders, Corvale Kilgore, Kendrick Starr, and Terrence Gordon. Two sisters: Dianna and Debra Walker of South Bend, Indiana. Four brothers: Craig, Tony, Jermaine of South Bend, Indiana, and Tom Walker Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada. Four sisters-in-law: Cynthia Lewis, Brenda, Kesonia, and Joanna Walker of South Bend, Indiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Samuel was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Bonnie and Tom Walker Sr.; maternal grandparents Octavia and Charlie Lewis. One sister, Denise M. Walker. Four brothers: Tyrone Lewis, Dennis, Ricky, and Ronald Walker. Two nieces: La’Ayre Doaks and Jayqwena Pollard. One great-nephew, James Wash III; and a host of relatives and friends.
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