He was the son of the late Harrison and Annie Ruth Stahls Walker and a member of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, an Army veteran, and a retired police captain.
He was preceded in death by two sons; four brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Walker; son, Robert Keith Walker; stepsons, Jimmy Tidwell and Michael Hurt; stepdaughters, Patsy Hightower and Veronica Hurt; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Henry and Margaret Allen; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Cornersville, Pastor Ashley Cox officiating, followed by burial in Beechwood Cemetery.
J.B. Mayberry and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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