Leon Clyde Walker Jr.

Leon Clyde Walker Jr. “Mechie”, 52 of Syracuse, NY passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 peacefully at home. He was born December 26, 1963 in Monticello, NY to Bishop Leon C. Walker Sr. and the late Lady Imenia Walker. He attended Public High School, graduating from Corcoran High School. He attended Bethlehem Temple Church in Syracuse and Monticello, NY. Was baptized in Jesus name under the leadership of the late Pastor Martha Finn of Bethlehem Temple Church in Monticello, NY. On July 18, 1992 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Daphne A. Hammonds and remarried again on December 28, 2014. To this union they were blessed with two sons, DeVon D. Walker, Leon C. Walker III and a daughter, DeiAndrea R. Walker. He was also blessed with another daughter, Ieshia McConico and stepson, TeJon M. Baldridge. Leon was formerly employed at General Super Plating, Eraser Company and Syracuse Parking for many years. During his spare time he loved fishing, basketball, barbecuing outside, spending time with his family and friends, watching wrestling and NY Giants football. He will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others who needed a helping hand, reading his bible, traveling by car to different cities and states with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lady Iemina Walker; four brothers, Lincoln Walker, Alfred Earl Walker, Douglas Walker and Paul Walker Sr. Leon leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his wife Daphne A. Walker; his father Bishop Leon C. Walker Sr.(Evelyn); five children DeVon D. Walker (Precious) of Syracuse NY, Sgt Leon C. Walker III of Yuma AZ, DeiAndrea R. Walker of Syracuse NY, Ieshia McComico (Jamel) of Fayetteville GA and stepson TeJon Baldridge of Syracuse NY; two brothers Jessie Walker of Syracuse NY, William Walker (Joanne) of Weddington NC; Eight sisters Dorothy McCoy of Monticello NY, Lavina Wilson (James) of Syracuse NY, Marie Crandell (Alander) of Monicello NY, Catherine Harris (Roosevelt), Geneva Tull (Chris), Betty Coleman (Alonzo), Sandra Walker and Diane Wright (Nora Lee) of Syracuse NY; several loving aunts & uncles, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in law, cousins and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Calling Hours/Viewing will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services to follow immediately at Living Waters Church of God in Christ, 121 Huron Street, Syracuse, NY 13207.

Leon Clyde Walker Jr.

December 26, 1963 - August 23, 2016