Mr Kevin John (Tanky) Walker

WALKER, Kevin John (Tanky) – 15th January 2026.

Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 76 years.  Late of Cottage Gardens, Lisburn.           

Dearly beloved husband of Eileen.  Much loved Dad to Karen and David. Father-in-law of Ian and Grace.  Adored Granda of Taylor, Jacob, Eden, Noah, Adam and Daniel. 

Will be sorely missed by the wider family and the many friends and colleagues he made during his many and varied walks through life.

House strictly private.

Family and friends welcome at Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF on Tuesday 20th January between 6-8pm.

A celebration of life will be held in Trinity Methodist Church, Ballymacoss Avenue, Lisburn, BT28 2GX on Thursday 22nd January at 1.45pm; followed by a private family committal.

To view service via YouTube, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/D40IpHXO8OA?si=Mh43_cOGH5EWi4W5

 

No flowers please.  Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to Mourne Mountain Rescue c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF.

Morning thoughts, evening memories and everlasting love.

 

 

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Messages of condolence

In loving memory of Kevin x

Mr and Mrs Marty & Lynn Roy

With heartfelt sympathy to Eileen, Karen, David and families on the loss of a dear husband and father - thinking of you John and Linda xx

Mr and Mrs John and Linda Tinsley

For the Best Uncle, sadly missed

Mr Neil Robinson

Sorry for your loss xx

Mrs Christine Parsons

In loving memory of two great men. Thinking of you all, love from Simon, Laura and Lucy xx

Mrs Laura Keery

Sorry for your loss; thinking of you.

Mr David Toner

The loss of Tanky brings immense sadness. He was a true gentleman and a dear friend. Our thoughts are with Eileen and family during this difficult time.

Mr and Mrs Ian and Tanja Hutchings

Our deepest sympathy to David, Eileen, Karen and the entire family circle on the loss of Kevin. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. From the team at McClelland Salter Estate Agents

McClelland Salter

Thinking of you all at this sad time. The good memories will help you through xx

Mrs Anne Patton

In memory of friend, and colleagee who ive known for almost 35 years.

Mr Raymond Spence