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     Julian DeForest Walker Julian DeForest Walker, 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at his residence. A native of Chickamauga, Georgia he has lived in the Chattanooga area for the past 28 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired employee of Combustion Engineering. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jean Cole Walker; parents, Joe Pickens and Bessie Nunn Walker; two sons, Dirk Walker and Joe Walker; and three brothers, Jack Walker, Joe Walker, and Jim Walker. He is survived by four grandchildren, Angela (Tim) Ballard, Amy (David) Hollis, Blake Walker, and Jan Cottom; seven great grandchildren, Danielle, Raine, Blaine, Abigal, Addison, Braydon, and Violet; one great great grandson, Issiah; brother, Jerry Walker of Atlanta, GA; sister, Jean Jones of Chickamauga, GA; several nieces and nephews.¹ He married Anna Jean Cole, daughter of Hubert Gledon Cole and Vera Alice Gwinn.¹ Julian DeForest Walker was born on August 1, 1935. He died on February 28, 2020 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 84.¹

     Dirk D. Walker was buried at Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga, Walker Co., Georgia.¹ He was born on June 14, 1956.¹ He died on September 23, 1985 at age 29.¹

     Gaddis Gerald McKee was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.² His Social Security Number was 525-92-3607.³ He was born on February 11, 1916 at Mississippi.^3,4 He married Mary Mae Cole, daughter of Wilkie Earnest Cole and Bertha M. Bennett, on December 20, 1932 at Camden Co., North Carolina.¹ Gaddis Gerald McKee died on March 16, 2009 at San Diego Co., California, at age 93.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 267-50-3966.⁴ Michael Gerald McKee was born on December 26, 1938 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5,4 He married Barbara Jean Mikolaycrk on July 1, 1961 at Chula Vista, San Diego Co., California.⁶ Michael Gerald McKee died on January 25, 1973 at San Diego Co., California, at age 34.⁵

     Mary Kathleen McKee was born on November 21, 1941 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.¹ As of July 4, 1963,her married name was Roberts.¹ She married Jerry Roberts on July 4, 1963.¹ Mary Kathleen McKee died on April 10, 2010 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 68.¹ She ROBERTS, Mary Kathleen "Kathy" A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend went to the arms of the Lord April 10, 2010. She was born November 20, 1941 to Gaddis G. and Mary (Cole) McKee in Clovis, New Mexico. Kathy grew up as a Navy brat, which resulted in her having spent time in her childhood in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and California. It was at South Western College where Kathy met the love of her life, Jerry Roberts. Married July 4, 1963, Kathy and Jerry remained in the California area where they trained and raced horses till Jerry joined the Air Force. The family underwent a few moves until Jerry was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in 1972, where she lived till her passing. Kathy was highly involved with her family, never missing any of her children's activities, often taking the role of team mom. She was a devoted member of St. Charles Parish and enjoyed serving the church in many ways. Kathy was an extreme lover of all animals especially family pets which brought her much joy. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jerry; sister, Pat (Bruce) Blackburn of Wisconsin; brother, Max (Anita) McKee of San Diego; daughters, Chris (Richard) Toennis of Spokane and Sharon (Rodell) Allado of Chatsworth; son, Grady Roberts (Serra Barron) of Spokane; grandchildren, Matthew Toennis, Dustin Allado and Haley Allado and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Jerry McKee, mother, Mary McKee and brother, Michael McKee. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7 PM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 12 Noon at St. Charles Catholic Church. on April 14, 2010.¹