Forrace Mathis Walker Sr.

Forrace was preceded in death by his parents Anddrein Walker and John Williams and his oldest brother Columbus Mills Walker (Barbara).

Forrace is survived by his wife, Vivian Delores Walker (separated); four children, Carmencita Laset Walker Ordu (Asonye F. Ordu- divorced) of Garland, TX, Forrace Mathis Walker, Jr., of Garland, TX, Janice Marie Boone of Long Beach, CA, and Reynaldo DeJuan Walker of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Antonio DeJuan Boone, Asonye Jacob Ordu, Anayo Javon Ordu, and Chisa JaNai Ordu; great-grandchildren, Alexis Boone and Lily Boone.

Forrace's Survived Sibling(s), Rickie Charles Walker (Annette) Ft. Worth, TX and Roger Dale Hickman-play brother, CA. A host of Sisters in law, Brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that he sincerely loved.

Forrace graduated from Como High school in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in February 1960 and served our country honorably for four years. He married his high school sweetheart in August 1962 and started a family in Ft. Worth, TX; three children and a bonus daughter. They moved and briefly resided in Los Angeles, CA before moving to Oklahoma City, OK where they continued to raise their family.

Forrace earned an Associate of Arts degree from Southwestern College May, 1974 and was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and a member of CWA, he retired after 27 years and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement.

Forrace was a Master Mason, Born Date: February 19, 1980 King David Lodge #50 Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. A & M, Jurisdiction of Oklahoma.

Forrace founded The United Athletic Association, a sports organization for underprivileged youth in Northeastern Oklahoma City, OK, in 1973, it provided youth the opportunity to learn and participate competitively in football, baseball and basketball. Development and involvement in this non-profit venture which was dear to his heart and soul was a philanthropic family and friends mission that blessed multiple youth and their families.

Forrace loved the Lake Como community and always made himself available to love, aid and support in any way possible and was always a visible presence.

Forrace and Vivian separated later in life and both returned and resided in Ft. Worth, TX. Forrace and Vivian continued to love and support their children and grandchildren in life’s various trials and tribulations, accomplishments and celebrations. They both loved, were proud of and supported their children, but as Forrace (Popsey) often said, "I go hard for my grandkids". Example; Gifting a cherished Mickey Mouse watch to DeJuan and having him spend a memorable summer in Oklahoma City along with Asonye and Lil Mike (Great Godson), allowing his grandson Asonye to move in with him in his Lake Como home to prepare and study for his bar exam (One and done), traveling with the family to Gainesville, FL for granddaughter Anayo's college graduation and later having quality time visits with youngest granddaughter Chisa, as he was in his final chapter of life. He loved his kids and adored his grandkids!

Forrace (Dad aka Popsey) agreed to temporarily move in with the family in Garland, TX March 2026 after his diagnosis and he was loved and cared for by the family the last six months of his life. He and his wife Vivian even though separated, remained legally married and resided under the same roof at his end just as in their beginning, this was definitely an example of life going full circle.

Forrace went home to Glory on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the family's home in Garland, TX as he requested and he was surrounded by love and beautiful spoken affirmations as he transitioned naturally and peacefully.