Richard Leon Walker's obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2025 in Asheboro, North Carolina

Richard Leon Walker

October 6, 1958 - March 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Asheboro, North Carolina

Richard Leon Walker's obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2025 in Asheboro, North Carolina

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Gailes Funeral Home, Inc.

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Richard Leon Walker

October 6, 1958 - March 23, 2025 (66 years old)

Asheboro, North Carolina

Richard Leon Walker Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Leon Walker of Asheboro, North Carolina, born in Lexington, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 66, on March 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Leon Walker or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin D. Roosevelt Walker, Sr. and Tommie Jean Walker; his brothers, Roland C. Walker and Berry R. Walker; and his pet Pretty.

He is survived by: his wife Nadene Walker; his children, Melissa Thompson of Brooklyn, NY, L'Jona Thompson, Shandelier Staley of Asheboro, NC and Tehavious Williams of Watertown, NY; his granddaughters, Janayah Martin and KaMora Staley of Asheboro, NC; his great grandchildren, Royal Williams of Watertown, NJ and Kennis Staley of Asheboro, NC; his brothers, Raymond Walker of Lexington, NC and Franklin D. Roosevelt Walker, Jr. (Edith) of Salisbury, NC; his siblings-in-law, Tamara Thompson, Chris Thompson of Brooklyn, NY and Travis Thompson of Bloomfield, NJ; his pets, Bones and Rosa; and his friend Bart Milleson (Helen Milleson). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gailes Funeral Home, Inc.



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