Taft A. Walker, Jr. 43, of 329 Lake Avenue, died December 15, 2001, at the Elliot Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 28, 1957, lived most of his life in Roanoke before moving to Manchester six months ago. He served in the US Marine Corps. Taft was employed by Keller Products. He was very loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Family members include a son David Custer of Manchester, a daughter Shamesha Custer of Virginia, his father Taft A Walker, Sr., of Virginia, four grandchildren, his long time companion for 18 years Rebecca Ross of Manchester. SERVICES: A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2001, at 10 AM in Bethany Chapel, 54 Newbury Street, Manchester, NH. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, is in charge of arrangements.