Christopher A. Walker, "Chris", age 61 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2022 at Akron City Hospital.
He was born on June 7, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Noreta (nee Reichard) Denison, with whom Christopher lived, and the late Andrew Walker.
Chris was a very loving person and loved to fish. He was involved in the Special Olympics and won many medals in figure skating, including two gold medals in Salsburg, Austria in the World's Special Olympics.
Above all, Chris was a strong Christian.
He was a great comfort and loving son to his mother, Noreta; he was a great brother to, Michael (Jane) Walker, Robert (Lynda) Walker, Adena (Stephen) Starcher, Cynthia Martin, Gregory Brumbaugh, Andrea Hazel and Scott (Melissa) Walker; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, Ohio.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday evening, March 2, 2022 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM.