Jeffrey J. Walker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeffery John Walker passed away on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 due to an unfortunate accident resulting in a brain bleed. Born on October 27, 1960 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of Gail and William Walker. He graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High school in 1979. He was a great athlete and played baseball, basketball and soccer. He attended Geneseo State University to further his education where he pursued marketing and management. He continued to play soccer for Geneseo State and developed a passion for golf which he enjoyed throughout his life. He was well respected and liked by all his peers and teammates. His professional career in the casino business began at The Sands in Atlantic City, NJ. He was well traveled in the casino business, with employment in Aurora, IL at Hollywood Casino, Mohegan Sun, CT and Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs, PA, until finally settling at Ilani in WA. He quickly built friendships and was very well liked by his community in Washington. He was a hardworking and dedicated father and family man. He cared deeply for his friends near and far. He enjoyed being around the ones he loved, golfing, and doing work outdoors. He took great pride in working on his lawn and flower gardens with his daughter and the neighborhood children who would stop by. When he moved to Washington, he found new happiness in exploring nature trails, being out on the water, and using his off time to spend at Cannon Beach or golfing with his friends. He was a loyal fan of the NY Yankees, Buffalo Bills, and Rangers and always enjoyed rooting them on with family and friends. Jeff was predeceased by his father William (Bill) Walker, and his sister Jan Michelle Parkes He is survived by his daughter Reilly, his mother Gail, his siblings Alan (Jane) Walker of Alpharetta, GA, Michael (Tricia) Walker of Geneseo, NY, Amy (Greg) Shelton of Baldwinsville, NY, his brother-in-law William Parkes of Clifton Park, NY, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the team at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center for his initial care, and the amazing providers and organ donation team at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital for being with him through his end-of-life care. His nurses treated him with great respect and kindness, and he had many friends and family spending time by his bedside. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a date to be announced at Our Lady of Grace Church in Ballston Lake, NY. A memorial will also be held at Ilani in Washington in the near future.

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Jeffrey J. Walker

October 27, 1960 - May 9, 2021