

Terrell Walker Sr. "Terry" as he was called by his mother and close friends that knew him was received into his heavenly home on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born to Frazier and Georgia Louise Brown on February 22, 1944. in Memphis, Tennessee. He was later raised by his maternal grandmother known to him as Ma Dorsey. In Saint Louis, Missouri. Terrell served in the United States Air Force honorably from 1961-1964 as a jet engine mechanic. Later pursuing a higher education he studied music becoming a musician, studied and certified in electricity. His highest achievement was earning the title of Facilities manager associate professional at DJO Global where he worked up until the time of his passing. Terrell enjoyed his work at DJO Global, the love of his life was his wife "T" and Granddaughter Leeyah (Pukie). Outside of work, he enjoyed watching CNN, keeping up with current affairs, working the NY Times crossword puzzles, watching football rooting for his favorite team the San Diego Chargers and the UCLA Bruins.
Terrell survived by his wife Terrie Lynn Walker of Escondido, Daughter and Son In Law; Dione and Carlos GenaoVargas, Granddaughter Leeyah Dior GenaoVargas of Everett, Washington. Former wife Gloria Ervin, Daughter Melissa and Son Terrell Walker Jr. of Gardena,California. DJO Global, Lillian Williams and family of Tuscan, Arizona, Gwen Brooks-Thompson of San Diego many other friends and family. Terrell was a great husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to all those who really got to know him. He lived a purpose driven life to the end.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1:00p.m. at Funeraria del Angel McLeod, 1919 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. Memorial Contributions may be made to: B & H Music, c/o Leeyah GenaoVargas, 354 E. Grand Ave., Escondido or The Music Therapy Center, c/o Jerome Joseph Robinson Jr., 7840 Mission Center Ct., Ste. 205, San Diego, CA 92108 or The Fellowship Center, 737 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA.
If you would like to send flowers, please visit www.mcleodmortuary.com or call 1-877-894-0431, use family code 31525.
Funeral Arrangements under the care of Funeraria del Angel McLeod
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