Dean Thomas Walker
January 23, 1979 – April 2, 2023
Dean Thomas Walker, 44, passed away April 2,2023. He was born January 23, 1979 in Washington,DC to Glenn Allen and Deborah Rose (Cleaver) Walker. Dean grew up in Calvert County and graduated from Northern High School. He was a cancer survivor as a small child and had a love of sports. As an adult, he worked for his family’s business, Choice Floors. Dean was a gifted artist and extremely talented musician. In his early adult years, he played in a local band named Lachoza. He played the guitar and had the voice of an angel. Dean loved to write songs, poetry and travel. He was a deep thinker and fascinated with the mysteries of the universe. One of Dean’s goals was to drive cross-country and visit as many national parks as he could because he loved nature and saw the beauty in everything. He accomplished that goal. Dean is survived by his mother Deborah Walker, brothers Christopher Walker and his wife Samantha Gilmore, Patrick and his wife Cattlena Walker, sister Nicole Pumphrey, nieces and nephews, Madeline, Jettrin, Rosalie, Vinrote, Rain, aunts, uncles and numerous extended family members. He was loved by many and will be terribly missed. Dean was preceded in death by his father Glenn Walker.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dean’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the address and link below.
Visitation
Friday, April 14, 2023
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Services
- Life Celebration Service
Friday, April 14, 2023
5:00 PM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences
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8 Apr 2023
11:06am
My heart is breaking for all of you. Dean is such a sweet soul. Love him and he will be missed.
City
White Plains
State
MD
8 Apr 2023
1:04pm
Our deepest condolences. Dean was an amazing human and will be greatly missed. We have so many wonderful memories of growing up with him as teenagers to adults. Sending our love and prayers to his family!
Love, Amanda & Joe Smolinski
City
Cascade
State
Colorado
9 Apr 2023
1:02pm
Sweet thing we will have you in our hearts forever with love aunt Anna and uncle Paul
City
LYNDHURST
State
New Jersey
9 Apr 2023
5:24pm
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Dean and his family and friends. I only knew Dean briefly through a mutual musician friend.
Dean had a light that burned very brightly. And like many artists, he had his own way. A beautiful way
I will never forget him.
City
Bowie
State
Maryland
10 Apr 2023
11:24am
I awakened on Tuesday morning with my brother telling me to turn the radio down ! He had the most solemn look on his face, similar to another time a friend passed away. I said, “who was it man, who passed away?” He sadly looked up and said “Dean Walker”. It hit me so hard I didn’t even know what to so but ask him 20 questions. He didn’t know much but was told it could have been a blood clot because Dean was texting that he couldn’t breath properly.
Dean was the most talented and beautiful songwriters I’ve ever had the pleasure of making an album with. As you all know, we were all very proud of that album. I will miss Dean until I get called home.
My condolences to Chris Walker, Patrick Walker and Mrs. Walker ! May God keep you in his arms in this very trying time need !!!
I love you guys, Chad. If there’s anything you need, I’m here
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
10 Apr 2023
12:41pm
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the family.
City
Panama City
State
FL
12 Apr 2023
10:04am
From everyone at Choice Companies, we offer the family our deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts.
City
Owings
State
MD
12 Apr 2023
11:46am
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dean’s memory will never be forgotten. Keeping his family and friends in my prayers.
City
Lorton
State
VA
12 Apr 2023
4:21pm
Patrick, my deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tony Ferrine
City
Lanham
State
Maryland
12 Apr 2023
10:02pm
I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of Dean. I knew Dean in middle school and high school and beyond, he was an amazing person. He had a quirky sense of humor and he loved to both laugh make people laugh. He cracked me up honestly. On top of this he was an incredible musician. I am very sad to learn of his passing and I wish his family and friends the best.
City
San Diego
State
CA
14 Apr 2023
1:38pm
My deepest condolences to Dean’s family. My husband and I knew Dean well in our younger adult years. Such a passionate musician, wonderful person. I still have a Lachoza CD and will be playing it in his honor.
City
Kent island
State
Md
1 Jun 2023
8:13pm
Dean and I were friends for only a short while, but I’ll never forget what a kind and gentle soul he was. This saddens me greatly. My deepest condolences to his family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
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My heart is breaking for all of you. Dean is such a sweet soul. Love him and he will be missed.
Our deepest condolences. Dean was an amazing human and will be greatly missed. We have so many wonderful memories of growing up with him as teenagers to adults. Sending our love and prayers to his family!
Love, Amanda & Joe Smolinski
Sweet thing we will have you in our hearts forever with love aunt Anna and uncle Paul
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to Dean and his family and friends. I only knew Dean briefly through a mutual musician friend.
Dean had a light that burned very brightly. And like many artists, he had his own way. A beautiful way
I will never forget him.
I awakened on Tuesday morning with my brother telling me to turn the radio down ! He had the most solemn look on his face, similar to another time a friend passed away. I said, “who was it man, who passed away?” He sadly looked up and said “Dean Walker”. It hit me so hard I didn’t even know what to so but ask him 20 questions. He didn’t know much but was told it could have been a blood clot because Dean was texting that he couldn’t breath properly.
Dean was the most talented and beautiful songwriters I’ve ever had the pleasure of making an album with. As you all know, we were all very proud of that album. I will miss Dean until I get called home.
My condolences to Chris Walker, Patrick Walker and Mrs. Walker ! May God keep you in his arms in this very trying time need !!!
I love you guys, Chad. If there’s anything you need, I’m here
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the family.
From everyone at Choice Companies, we offer the family our deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dean’s memory will never be forgotten. Keeping his family and friends in my prayers.
Patrick, my deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tony Ferrine
I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of Dean. I knew Dean in middle school and high school and beyond, he was an amazing person. He had a quirky sense of humor and he loved to both laugh make people laugh. He cracked me up honestly. On top of this he was an incredible musician. I am very sad to learn of his passing and I wish his family and friends the best.
My deepest condolences to Dean’s family. My husband and I knew Dean well in our younger adult years. Such a passionate musician, wonderful person. I still have a Lachoza CD and will be playing it in his honor.
Dean and I were friends for only a short while, but I’ll never forget what a kind and gentle soul he was. This saddens me greatly. My deepest condolences to his family.