Christopher K. Walker "Bubba"

Christopher K. “Bubba” Walker, age 44, born April 19, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama. Loving son of Frank C. Walker and Stefana P. Walker, grandson of Thomas J. and Dolly Walker, and the late Lorelei A. Pelaia and Dr. Ralph Pelaia. He is survived by his parents, his brother, Frank C. Walker, Jr. and his sisters Kristy (Conor) Campbell, and Carly (Peter) Stern; also by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Florida Atlantic University and worked many years in mortgage finance.

Chris spent many youthful summers in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. He was an enthusiastic fan of all South Florida sports teams and a former ballboy and waterboy for the Miami Dolphins. His strong athletic frame belied a gentle soul. He had a private passion for history. Chris’ reflective, kind, thoughtful, quiet spirit was cherished by all and will be greatly missed by his extended family and the many people to whom he was known as a strong, loyal and affectionate friend.

The family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass honoring Chris (“Bubba”)’s life will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to Holy Cross Hospital or St. John the Baptist Parish. Arrangements entrusted to the care of at Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida www.kraeerfairchild.com