Milton Thomas Walker

On March 12, 1925, Milton Thomas Walker was born to the late Robert and Inez Walker in Springridge, Louisiana. He was the youngest son of the family. He was known to his family as ’T’. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal savior at the family church, New Hill CME Church in Keithville, La.

He moved with his family to Dallas at the age of 13 and united with St Paul AME Church.

He met and married Alena Smith Walker. She was 21 and he was 23. To this union two daughters were born. He and his wife Alena were married for 75 years. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for 42 years. He and his brother Hersey worked together. Miltons’ father died when he was a very young boy and his brother took over the job to be his male role model. Milton was an avid sports fan. His teams were the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. Milton had a very pleasant and charming demeanor inspired many in his family and friends to depend on him for guidance and knowledge. He is remembered as a kind, caring and well-respected man. He was a great provider for his family and educated his daughters leaving them with no debt.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Alena; one son, Frederick; two daughters, Cheryl and Gina (Phillip (Melonie); seven grandchildren, Camille (Derrick), Janille (Derrick), Keenan (Jamie), Tammie, Tanya, Kamisha and Jacobi; three great grandchildren, Derrick, Jr., Dylan, Natalie and one on the way; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.