Obituary

Dennis Wayne Walker

February 20, 1962 - November 26, 2022

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”  Revelation 21:4                      

Dennis Wayne Walker entered into this world on February 20, 1962. He was the youngest child of Erma Walker Carson and the late Nathan Walker Jr. Dennis peaceful departed this life on November 26, 2022 at his residence.

Dennis was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Dr. Willard Vernon. Dennis was an active member of the church and served on several youth ministries. He he loved the youth choir and served as the youth Superintendent of the Sunday school under Deacon Jake R. James.

Upon graduating from Mt. Hermon High School, he enrolled in Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA where he majored in Business Agriculture. He later moves to Arlington Texas.

Dennis became the proud owner of his own trucking company, Walker Trucking. Later in life he worked with several local and cross county trucking companies. Dennis enjoyed fishing and competed in several tournament in the Ft. Worth area. He loved playing and watching basketball and football and playing with his dog (Pee-Wee) and carrying him where ever he went.

He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved mother, Erma D. Carson; his son, Andre D. Walker of Fort Worth, TX; one brother, Nathan (Barbara) Walker of Mt. Hermon, LA; one step-brother, Mark Carson of Madera, CA; two sisters, Sandra & Francis Walker of Memphis, TN; one step-sister, Cheryl (William) Tyler of Terre Haute, IN; one niece, Dajenelle Walker; 2 nephews, Blake Walker and Marquis Clark; six uncles, James (Clodean) Brumfield of Mt. Hermon LA, Charles (Lena) Brumfield of Kentwood LA, Quincy Walker of Kentwood LA, Oliver Earl Brumfield of Mt. Hermon and Gregory Brumfield of New Orleans LA; four aunts, Audrey Brumfield Taylor of Beaumont, TX, Irena James, Wyounell Carter and Mattie Brumfield of Kentwood, LA; and a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nathan Walker, Jr.; step-father, Charles Carson; and grandparents, Hermon and Mae Ella Brumfield; Nathan H. Walker and Francis Brumfield Walker; one-step brother, Preston Carson.         

A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM followed by the funeral service at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth C. Saulsberry, Sr. - Pastor Officiating. Interment - Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home, Franklinton, LA are in charge of arrangements.