Walter M. Westbrook 1944-2023

Walter was born Jan. 27, 1944, to Walter Westbrook Sr. and Ola Mae Thompson. He was a 1962 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Upon graduation, he entered the armed services, first serving in the Air Force, then the Army, for a combined total of 24 years.

Walter settled in Box Spring, Ga., upon retirement from military service, before returning to the Youngstown area. He loved his sports, be it playing pool or baseball or watching his favorite Ohio teams, The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians. He was known for his love of music and his ease of making friends wherever he went.

Walter will be fondly remembered for his kind and generous heart.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Harold Westbrook.

He leaves to cherish his memory and continue his legacy, his brother, Gregory (“Naomi” “Cookie”) Thompson; his grandson, Darrell M. Westbrook; cousin, Larry (Thelma) Thompson of Youngstown; and two nephews; as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at Shiloh Baptist Church, Campbell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Service of care has been entrusted to the J.E. Washington Funeral Service of Youngstown.

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