Derek was the son of the late Douglas Carson Walker and Frances Yow.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Walker; daughter, Stevie Fields (Allen) of Chadbourn, NC; 2 grandchildren, Aidan and Dylan Fields; sisters, Debra Courtney and Sheri Phillips.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. prior to the service. He will be laid to rest privately at Richland Gospel Church in Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AuthoraCare Collective of Burlington, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve Derek's family.