Bryan Ernest Walker

Bryan Ernest Walker, 49, of Bolingbrook, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. 

Bryan was born on June 30, 1975, to Beryl Ann Jones and Ernest Walker in New Orleans, LA. Bryan gave his life to Christ at the age of ten at Alpha Baptist Church. 

In 1992, Bryan met Deidre Reliford at Bolingbrook High School. They tied the knot on November 11, 2006. Upon marrying Deidre, Bryan became a godfather to Jeremiah Boatright, Dominque Williams, Alyssa Williams, Sabrina Siewert, Autumn Siewert, Jasmine Siewert, Eli Siewert and Madison Siewert.  Bryan and Deidre were blessed to give birth to Bryan Ernest Walker, Jr.  

Bryan was an advocate sports fan. He loved all sports (football [especially the Philadelphia Eagles], soccer, wrestling, basketball, slippery stairs climbing, Nascar, etc...). Bryan was also lover of fun facts, He had a strong love for his family and friends. He enjoyed playing games and hanging out with friends.  

Bryan was predeceased by his parents Beryl Walker, and Ernest Walker. He is survived by  his wife, Dr. Deidre Walker,  sister Vicki (Cedric) Walker-Allen, niece Angelica Walker-Allen, uncle Darryl (Daphne) Jones, aunt Connie Wallace, father-n-law John William Reliford,  in-laws Michelle Baker, Marie (Sanimir) Mustic, Mitzi (Tommy) Carr, Monique Coleman-Vines, Michael (Devlyn) Coleman, John Reliford, Ethan Reliford, Richard Reliford, Emmer Reliford, Tatianna Perry, and Ashton Reliford. Uncle Isaiah 

(Lynne) Reliford and Aunt Jessie Davidson. Honorary brother Andy (Tim) Kugelman Painter and sister Angela Coleman.  Nieces and nephews Allen Baker, Maurice Baker, Justin Baker, Zachary Baker, Jasmine Baker, Michael Coleman, Anthony Durant, Monique Durant, Aron Durant,  Raquel Caldwell, Jason Boatright, Kesha Boatright, Nathaniel Boatright, William Boatright, Matthew (Alexis) Boatright, Kenneth (Kyla) Boatright, David Boatright, Shirley Boatright, Johnathan Boatright, Charity Boatright, Jeremiah Boatright,  Joshua Boatright, Brittany Simon, Juliana Vines, Courtney Hay, Brianna Coleman, McKenzie Coleman, Maya Coleman, Mia Coleman, MaLayah Coleman, TayLore Reliford, Richard John Reliford II, TaMya Reliford, Nevaeh Bryd, Sulay Kemokai III, Ava Kemokai, Arris Porter, Amani Porter, Ali Porter, Adam Porter, Ta’Zyia Perry and Ja’Myia Mason. Several great nieces and nephews. 

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