Joseph Robert Walker, 53, died April 12, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for many years.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his stepbrother, Randy Galbraith, of Vero Beach.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Walker; sister, Susan Walker; brother, Robert Walker; and father, Joseph F. Walker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero & Indian River, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL, 32961.
A combined memorial service for him and his father will be at 1 p.m. April 21 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
