Sam Henry Walker Sr.

Sam Henry Walker, Sr., born in Cane River, Louisiana to Frank and Hannah Walker on January 31, 1942. He moved to Dallas in the early 1960s to pursue career opportunities. In 1966, he was married to Vera Walker. Twelve children came from this union. He was a devoted and hardworking father.

Sam’s career in engineering extended nearly three decades. As an adept engineer, he was highlighted for his achievements at Otis Elevator in a major Dallas newspaper in 1981. He worked for nearly twenty years in aviation as the go to person in the Turbulence Division before retiring in 2001.

He had a desire to be a man of the Lord. He served at Northpark Baptist church at various areas such as deacon, and treasurer until early 1980s. In 1988 we began attending Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church as a family. In 2004 he was ordained as a deacon. In his bass voice he would recite bible verses by memory. These vivid memories instilled in us the power of prayer and faith in God.

Sam was an avid fisher. He would share fishing tips and life lessons on the spot. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan. Watching the Dallas Cowboys and football became a family pastime. This was when we later learned that he played offensive line in high school. Sam also enjoyed grilling brisket, lawncare and yardwork.

He is survived by: daughter, Screnthia Walker of Dallas, TX, son Sam Walker, Jr., of Cedar Hill, TX; son Stacy Walker of Arlington, TX, ; son Stan Walker of Cedar Hill, TX; daughter Samantha Walker of Wylie, TX; son Sylvanus Walker of Dallas, TX, son Shannon Walker of Arlington, TX , son Staron Walker of Arlington TX, daughter Sandra Walker of Plano, TX, daughter Sharon Walker of Plano, TX and daughter Serena Walker of Plano, TX; Nine grandchildren; Two-daughters-in-law; Seven sisters, Grace Jack, Florence Brown, Hazel Wilson, Mary Jones and Lillian Broussard all of Port Arthur, TX; Bonita Johnson of Fort Polk, LA; and Eunice Madien of Shreveport, LA and extended family.

He is preceded in death by son Steven Richard Walker; father Frank Walker, Sr., mother Hannah Walker; brother Frank Walker, Jr., brother Charles "Bill" Walker, Sr., sister Bessie Mae Broussard, sister Dorothy Walker, sister Marie Walker, nephew Crawford Walker, nephew Patrick Walker and nephew Jamal Pillette.