Leary A. Walker, Sr., 67, of Jamestown, passed at home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 15, 1957, in Jamestown, NY, the son of the late Samuel L. and Corrine Copeland Walker.

He graduated from Jamestown High School and attended Jamestown Community College. He was employed as a correction's officer for 23 years in Brocton, NY.

He was a member of the Rod & Gun Club and the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his son, Leary A. Walker, Jr. of Jamestown; a daughter, Katrina M. Walker of Spartanburg, SC; stepchildren: Tasha Cruz of Jamestown, Jennifer Walker of Port Allegany, PA, Ian T. and Travis Walker of Jamestown, NY; grandchildren: Marissa Arreola of Las Vegas, NV, Carlie B. Singer of Orrtanna, PA, Sharaia M. Walker of Spartanburg, SC, Alexes B. Walker of Spartanburg, SC, Madison L. Walker-Blake of Jamestown, NY, LeRae A. Walker of Kernersville, NC, and Kase and Keston Leeper of Jamestown; siblings: Sallie (Ronald Donaldson) of Jamestown, the Rev. Leroy (Debbie) Walker of Jamestown, Jerry (Theresa) Walker of Oneonta, NY, Sue (Keith) Blake of Jamestown, and Brenda (Patrick) Bunce of Jamestown; great-grandchildren: Giana S. Martin of Spartanburg, SC, Junie (Brandon) Martin of Spartanburg, SC, Nasir A. Webster of Spartanburg, SC, and Nyla K. Benton of Spartanburg, SC; his companion, Nancy Root of Dunkirk; his ex-wife and best friend, Maureen Walker of Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion of 27 years, Cindy Sperry.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm Monday, October 14, 2024, at Lind Funeral Home. Friends and family will be received from 2-4 and from 6-8 pm on Sunday, October 13 at Lind's.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care.