Roger Venson Walker

Roger Venson Walker was born on October 23, 1953, to the late Sally Cranford and Clarence F.

Walker in Manchester, Kentucky. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Roger worked at the Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, KY for 23 years until his retirement.

He had a love and passion for comedy. On stage he was known as Roger aka Sweets the Great

Comedian.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cedric Walker.

Roger’s legacy will be kept alive by his loving children, Serena B. Jones, Connie Walker and Jamar

Walker; nine grandchildren, Charles Barnes, Destiny Barnes, Jasmine (JaQues) Littles, Chontoria

Walker, Marcello Walker, Ja’liyah, J’Niyah Walker, Payton Hurst and Phonenix Hurst; five greatgrandchildren, Kaylin Barnes, C. J. Washington, Mallachi Overstreet, Jazir Littles, Jhenesis Littles and

bonus great-grandchild, Shaniya Wilson. He is also survived by his six siblings, Clarence “Suge”

Walker, Phyllis (Don) Haygood, Carl Walker, Nancy (Ralph) Mitchell, Stephon Walker (Phoenix, AZ)

and Francine Walker; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.