John Paul Walker
February 7, 1960 - September 5, 2019
John Paul Walker was born to Johnnie Berlin Walker and Roberta Vivian (Cleaver) Walker, in northern California, on February 7, 1960. He had two older siblings, Marion Yvonne and Jackie Dwight. The family lived in San Francisco, then Berkeley, California. While attending Berkeley High School, at age 17, John enlisted the marine corps reserves. He excelled at baseball and football and after graduating in1978, he played both sports at Contra Costa College. He moved on to the East Bay Skills Center and took up welding, joining the boilermaker's union. He worked as a welder off and on for 20 years at various Bay Area shipyards, until his career was sidelined by a medical disability. John was known for his affable spirit and easy going, optimistic outlook. He was quick to laugh and liked to joke around. He was generous with his time and talents. He had a knack for making something out of nothing, and was that rare person who is able to be content regardless of circumstance. He was well known, well liked, and loved by many. John was preceded in death by his father Johnnie, brother Jackie, and sister Marion. He is survived by his mother Roberta, his children: Johnetta Hoshkins, Laquon Walker, and Tatiana Osbourne, his grandchildren: Janiya,Tatiana, Heaven, Nevaeh, Ja’Hera, and Javante Jr., his niece Jamila Martin and nephew Rafiq Martin and their children, as well as a host of other family and friends who will cherish his memory and carry him in their hearts.
John Paul Walker was born to Johnnie Berlin Walker and Roberta Vivian (Cleaver) Walker, in northern California, on February 7, 1960. He had two older siblings, Marion Yvonne and Jackie Dwight. The family lived in San Francisco, then Berkeley,... View Obituary & Service Information