Eddie Walker, first born of seven children (May 3, 1924) of Earnest and Frances Mann Walker, grew up in Mississippi during the challenges of racism, violence, and injustice.  He confronted these barriers with integrity, reliability, and tolerance.

Encouraged by loving and supportive parents, young Eddie excelled in school (Leake County Agriculture High School Class of 1943).  Then went on to serve our nation in World War II.  He was in active duty with the 761st Tank Battalion and Allied Veterans unit, and received a Presidential Unit Citation for "EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN MILITARY OPERATIONS ".  He was honorably discharged from the United States Marines Corps on November 30, 1945.

After relocating to Michigan he met and married Luvenia Platt, welcoming stepchildren Annie May and Larry Platt.  After the death of Luvenia, Eddie's heart connected with Mrs. Nora Bush, whose companionship he enjoyed until she was called to rest.

His desire to serve the lord led him to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Long and Rev. Solomon Smith.

His amazing 99-year journey ended on August 26, 2023.  His legacy lives on, he is survived by his sisters; Emma Walker Negussie of Southfield, MI., Lorene Walker of Memphis, TN., sisters-in-law; Eleanor Walker of Montgomery Village, MD, and Aby Kdundal of Riverdale, MD., nephews; Everett Walker, LeBon (Tatiana) Walker, Jr., Dereje (Kellee) Negussie, Amarre (Frances) Negussie, Jimmie (Mitzi) Walker, III., Jason (Emily) Walker, Dr. Robert Ferguson, Jr., and Dr. Chris Green, nieces; Joyce Fouche, Sabrina Walker, Pamela (Dr. Robert) Ferguson, Sr., Frances Fatima Walker, Kim Walker, Tamara (Saleem) Walker-Abdul, Lindsey (Kevin) Chenault, Alexis White, Trish (Irving) Lilmatta, Erin (Bernard) Davis, Sandra Walker, Jacqueline Walker, Chandrae Walker, Beverly Walker, Beverly Fouche and Lorieal Green, step-grandson; Larry Platt, Jr., cousin; Richard and Debra Walker, and family friend; Wanda Platt.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Frances Mann Walker, brothers and sister-in-laws; Jimmie (Henrietta/Doris) Walker, Alex (Carolyn) Walker, and LeBon Walker, Sr., sister and brothers-in-laws; Lodena (Alphonso) Fouche, Ambachew Negussie, nephews; Jimmie Walker, Jr., Charles Fouche, Alex LeBon Walker and Ernest Alexander Walker.

Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Cobb's Funeral Home Chapel 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan.  Family hour will begin at 11:30am and the service will start at 12:00pm.  Internment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Michigan.