Walter Millender, Jr.

Walter met his beloved wife, Betty Jackson in Washington DC in 1969. They married June 1, 1979 in Upper Marlboro, MD where they resided until his death. They had two devoted children, Tiffany and Mario Millender. Mario preceded him in death on June 16, 2022.

Walter had many hobbies that he loved. From cooking an annual New Year's dinner with a hog's head as the centerpiece to listening to Doo Wop and Blues and hand dancing with his wife. He was well known for his stylish suits and matching Stacy Adams. You knew when Walter walked in a room as he confidentally made his presence known. He was a fashion icon who wore expensive cologne, beautiful fedoras and had so much swag that he named himself "A Sexy Senior Citizen." He also had a great passion for watching westerns.

 

Cherishing his memories are his devoted wife, Betty Millender, Upper Marlboro, MD; daughter, Tiffany Barham, Laurel, MD; son-in-law, Jerome Barham, Laurel, MD; two grandsons, Trevaun Goodrum, Largo, MD; Tavari Goodrum, Laurel, MD;  two granddaughters, Chyna Goodrum Laurel, MD; Rylee Woodruff, Bowie, MD; great grandson, Sailor Goodrum, Largo, MD; two brothers, John Millender (Carrie), Memphis, TN; Larry Millender, Beaufort, SC; two nephews, Courtney Millender (Crystal), Southaven, MS; Davari Millender (Shambler), Nesbit, MS and a host of family and friends.