Bruce Nolan Walker

Bruce Nolan Walker, 51, of Amarillo, Texas and formerly of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania was reunited with his Mom and Pop in Heaven on December 28, 2025. Bruce was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Michelle Walker and Brian Brown. Bruce “Bulldog” is remembered for his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his dogs - especially his “Day 1” Rocket, and Lily; his contagious laugh, generous heart and loving spirit. He loved his children, and grandkids tremendously and was the family peacemaker. Bruce attended Huntingdon Area High School and one of his proudest moments was playing alongside his “brothers”, wearing #5 on his jersey and running the ball in for touchdowns, where he continues to hold school records for his excellence in sports. He lived to have a good time with family and friends, reminiscing, shooting pool, playing Spades and dice, retelling stories - adding exaggerated details every time he retold the story, and the nicknames for everyone were the funniest part. For example, when he had lost his leg, he stated he lost his big toe to a shark bite and a mermaid got his leg, while in Pennsylvania. There are no sharks in Pennsylvania. In early 2020, Bruce met the love of his life, Amber Vaughn, and it was an instant connection. As in everything he did and said, he loved her unconditionally and fiercely. After unexpectedly being quarantined together during Covid, he said, “If we can survive this, we can survive anything.” They were married on March 23, 2023 because he said the number 3 was their lucky number. They loved to travel together visiting family and friends and going on family vacations. Bruce had the “gift of gab” from his Dad, B Sharp. He didn’t know a stranger and would hold up anyone he came across with stories about his family, joking about there being more Steelers fans in Texas than PA. Bruce was an amazing artist, loved watching movies and listening to his Oldies, and he dreamed of a day he could dance again. Bruce’s legacy is his ferocious love for his family, and being the protector of those he loves. He is known as the fun “Uncle Bruce” to all his nieces and nephews, and “Uncle Goosey” to Sawyer. He enjoyed talking and spending time with family, his brothers and especially his special brothers, DC, LS, Slick, Wes, and Wad and Autie Kai. Bruce was preceded in death by his Father Brian Brown, Mother Michelle Walker, baby brother Brock Walker Survivors include his wife, Amber (Vaughn) Walker of the home; His pride and joys - his children: Tyrell Green, Tre Carter, Kiana “KiKi” Marino (Walker Bannister), Kendrel Marino (Penelope) (PA), Ashley Butcher and husband Harold (Amarillo) and Diamond Drone of the home Grandchildren: Banks Bannister, Bexlie Bannister, newborn grandson (PA) Brothers: Cleveland “Zo” Walker (Dawn), Brian Walker (Valerie “Val Val”), Bradley “Strei” Walker (Jodi “J Boggie”), Owen, Cole and Cruz Lane (PA), Sisters: Cassalena “Cass” Pendleton (Houston), Brothers and sisters of the heart: Richard “Slick” Gilbert Jr. (Dana), Wesley “G money” Green jr. (Angie) (SC), Rani Thompson, Toni Welsh, Jimi Reck (PA) Nieces: Kachira Cross (PA), Brianna Boyd (Quentin “Q Dogg” Boyd) (Amarillo), Alana Gooden (Tanner) (PA), Asia Robles and Braisha Walker (PA), Mariah Walker (Florida), Keegan “Key”, Kassiddy “Train”, Karmen “Beth” Walker, (Amarillo), Joraya “Ray Ray” Walker (PA), Rashayle “Shelly” Claar, Karie “Kare Bears” Finnegan (PA), Raichelle Sparrow (PA), Celena Seachrist (PA), Kelsey Houck (Canyon), Ashton Sims (Canyon) Nephews: Braeden Walker (FL), Kam‘ron Walker (Heavanly) (Amarillo), Kolin Walker, Braylin Walker “B”, Llehson “Sonni” Walker (PA), Richard “LS” Gilbert III (of the home), Jabril Hill (Hailey), Uthman Hill, David Walker (PA), Darrion Walker (SC), Great Nieces and Nephews; Ky’airah “KyBeara”, Amaura “Mar Trouble”, Quentin jr. “Lil Q”, Essence “Esse”, Maya, Jaeden, Kamden, Brielle, Rylan, Kaehlyn, Holden, Ezrah “Chunky Tornado”, Kassius “Kash”, Sawyer, Sunni, Avery, Zayden and a nephew on the way (Florida) Special Aunts: Janice, Kathy, Krystal, Stacie, Gigi, Aunt Ky Special Cousin: Bernice Payne and his Mama Dukes Many other Family members, Friends, and loved ones Bruce’s wishes are to return home to PA, but he requests not to go when there’s snow. A Celebration of Life is being planned in Pennsylvania for a future date in the Spring or Summer. The family requests all to feel free to be a Steelers fan for the day and wear black and yellow. The family will be located at Bri and Q’s home.

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Bruce Nolan Walker

July 6, 1974 - December 28, 2025