Mr. John Henry Walker, 73, transitioned on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at a family members' home in Coffeeville, MS. He was born on August 10, 1946 in Lundelle, Arkansas to the late James and Estelle Walker. John accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. John worked many years for the City of Memphis Sanitation Department.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife: Earnestine Walker. Three daughters: Shirley (Paul) Coleman, Alisa (Jake) Newson and Joyce Perry. One son: Tommy Adams. Five sisters: Estelle Walker, Roise Walker and Essie Walker all of Grand Rapids, MI, Fannie Dunn of Charleston, MS and Gracie Breen of Coffeeville, MS. Three brothers: Tommy Walker of Grand Rapids, MI, Ivory Walker of Coffeeville, MS and Sammie Walker of Syracuse, NY. One Aunt: Mary Buckley of Grand Rapids, MI. He also leaves five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. They will always hold him in their heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: James L. Walker, Willie Lee Walker and Jimmy Walker, one sister: Sally Walker and one son: Johnathan Walker.
