Detective/JTTF Robert Walker, Jr.

Robert Walker, Jr., was born September 21, 1943 to the late Robert and late Rosalie Walker in Buffalo, South Carolina. Robert Jr., was the eldest of five children: three brothers: Floyd, Lloyd and William; and one sister, Anita. Robert Jr., attended schools in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from George Westinghouse Vocational and Technical High school; majoring in radio and television technology. Robert joined the Law Enforcement in 1963. For over thirty years, he rose through the ranks; beginning as an NYCTA police officer, NYCTA Anti-Crime Undercover Detective 2rd grade and NYPD Detective 2nd grade. He then spent more than ten years working with the FBI; the Department of Justice, and eventually retiring from Special Investigations as a member of the elite New York Joint Terrorist Task Force. Along the way he received many recognitions and awards from these various agencies. One of his proudest accomplishments was being instrumental in the arrest of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. Because of this success; he received awards, and recognized by then US Attorney General Jo Ann White. Robert was a steadfast believer. His faith helped during his crime-fighting career to remain forceful yet serious, kind and gentle. During his adulthood he was a member of two churches. Robert spent more than twenty years as a member of Brooklyn, New York's Garden of Eden Baptist Church; where his first cousin Reverend George B. Peake is the pastor. Robert served as Chairperson of the Deacon Board. Around 2008, Robert moved his membership to Brooklyn, New York's St. Paul's Tabernacle City of Lights Ministry. He again, served as Chairperson of the Deacon Board and Trustee of Finances under the leadership of Bishop John L. Smith and Pastor, Reverend James. D. Tucker. Robert remained a member of St. Pauls' until his passing. On September 16, 2013 about 3:25 pm his heavenly Father called him home to his rest. He died quietly and peacefully in the loving arms of his wife, Pat G'Orge-Walker and surrounded by several family members. Cherishing his memory are daughters: Gizel Dan-Yette (Poughkeepsie, NY), Ingrid and Marisa (Brooklyn, NY) Grandchildren: Kecia, Donald, Gary, Brian, Garrard, Desean, Shyheim, Jerome, Niajia, Shareef, Maya, Jada, Aniyah and "his little princess" Jonnay. Robert also leaves to mourn nine great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and extended family members, relatives and friends.

Detective/JTTF Robert Walker, Jr.

September 21, 1943 - September 16, 2013