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Robert Daniel Walker Jr., 86 years of age, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida.
Robert was born in Dade City, Florida to Robert Walker and Virginia Vining on November 7, 1939.
He was a United States Army veteran and honorably served from October 1956 to March 1959. Robert received the Ammo Helper and Explosive Operator II Medals.
Robert was a member of Kings Baptist Church in Vero Beach and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local #606 Orlando, Florida for 50 years. Robert enjoyed traveling and working as a union electrician all over this beautiful country. He was quick to make friends as he traveled in his trailer from jobsite to jobsite. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #189 in Sebastian, Florida.
He is survived by Sandy, his loving wife of just short of forty-eight years; his daughter Kelli (Shoua); brothers Mitchell (Vilma) and Ernest (Cindy); sister Betty (Trent); and many loving nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by brothers Richard, Donald, Herbert, and Gerald; sisters Joyce and Agnes.
A celebration of life will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to King’s Baptist Church in Vero Beach, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.