Edward Walker

August 12, 1927 - December 25, 2017

At 9p.m. on Christmas night Lowell Walker put his hand in Jesus hand and walked into Heaven. There to meet him was Ruth, the love of his life and Anita, his daughter.

His daughters Julie and Linda were with him as he peacefully left this world and entered Paradise.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years; Ruth Walker; daughter, Anita Kiser; parents, Clarence and Ola Mae Walker; brothers, Emmett Ray (Judy) Walker, and Donald Walker; sister, Clara (EL) Talton.

He is survived by his loving family, daughters, Linda (Cliff) Cole, and Julie Roberson; sons, Joey Walker and Rick Kiser; grandchildren, Cass (Marie) Cole, Marti (Jimmy) Potter, Lance Roberson, Elaine (Mike) Wren, Stephanie (Tobias) Jones, Matthew (Carrie) Roberson, Landon Kiser, Brittany Roberson, Laren Kiser, Candace Walker; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Joyce) Walker; sister, Peggy (Marvin) Bishop; sister-in-law, JoAnn Walker and a host of nieces and nephews.

Dad was a true American Patriot from early in life. At 17, he joined the Navy to do his part to keep Americans free during World War II. Staying in the Navy Reserves after the war, he was proud to be a retired Navy Seabee. His constant prayer was that the country he loved so would return to God.

He worked at the Steel Plant as a machinist for over 40 years. Being a master carpenter and farmer, he not only constructed many homes; he also grew a bounty of crops. He was known to show up at the door of family and friends with baskets of veggies and eggs; the fruits of his labor.

He was a true example of Christian love in action. He didn’t see social status or wealth. Everyone was loved the same by him and how happy it made him to help others along the way. He had a wonderful trac ministry leaving a trail of tracs wherever he traveled. A family member once found one he left in Atlanta, a lady who came to his house for help received a trac and a few weeks later returned to tell him she had accepted Jesus. This was his service, showing others Jesus’s love. Loved and respected by all who knew him, he was a man of great faith, charter, strength, loyalty, and honor. His legacy will live on for generations.

He was a faithful member of Reed Memorial Baptist Church as long as he was able to attend. Brother Bailey was not only his pastor but his friend.

Funeral Service will be Saturday December 30, 2017 at Morgan Funeral Chapel at 2p.m.

Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 until 2 p.m.

Graveside services will follow at Gallant First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bro Jimmy Bailey will be officiating the service. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Our sincere thanks to Gadsden Regional MICU and 9th Floor nurses, especially Jim Wood and Nicki; Gina and Oak Landing Staff, and Shepards Cove for the loving care, May God bless you all.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7