The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
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DATE: Wednesday, August 17, 1994             TAG: 9408170366
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B02  EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   28 lines

RAYMOND E. WALKER SR.

Raymond Earnest Walker Sr. passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 1994.

He was born and raised in Norfolk and attended Maury High School. He was a self-made man, creating and operating many businesses. His last business was the Virginia Beach Speedway Go-Kart Track, from which he retired after 30 years of operation.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Norma E. Walker; four children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was a devoted husband and loving father, and we will all miss him greatly.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery on Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Ron Wienke. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and at 1362 Boxwood Circle, Norfolk, at other times.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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