Obituary of Elijah Walker

Obituary of Elijah Walker ~~On December 13, 1936, Elijah Walker (affectionately known as “Brother”) was born to Elijah Walker, Sr., and Alice Harper (Edwards). He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Carmel Church in Dallas, Texas. Elijah loved the Lord. He was a faithful and active member of Concord Church where he served in Security Ministry, VIPs, and several growth groups. Educated in Dallas schools, he attended Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and Lincoln High School, where he was a proud member of the Lincoln Tigers football and track team. He attended Wylie College on a track scholarship. Elijah married Bobbie Johnson and to this union four children were born; he later had an additional son. Elijah spent most of his adult years in Los Angeles, California, later returning to Dallas. He thoroughly enjoyed his retired life after 19 years of service to the Dallas County Juvenile Department – Letot Center. Elijah was an avid golfer and enjoyed being around his family most of all. He was preceded in death by both parents, two older brothers, LaRoyal Dock Wallace, Sr., and Sherwood Walker; and a sister, and Shirley Jean Moore. He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Sheila Fucuals (Carlton), Janice Walker and Sherry Burrell (Timmy); and two sons, Uhl Walker (Loretta) and ECrandle Walker; four grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Maxine Banks; a special friend of 21 years, Cynthia Cass; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.