Luther James Walker, Jr.
June 30, 1959 ~ September 22, 2021
Born in:
Monticello, Mississippi
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Luther James Walker Jr. was born June 30, 1959, in Monticello, MS to Luther James Walker Sr. and Rosie Marie Walker. He departed this life on September 22, 2021.
Luther married the love of his life, Della Lofton, on May 1, 1982. Unto this union, one (1) daughter was born (Natalie Nicole). Luther was blessed with two (2) grandchildren who were the sunshine of his life
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Luther graduated from Monticello High School in 1977. He graduated from Prentiss Institute and later attended University of Southern, Mississippi. While at University of Southern, Mississippi, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Luther served his country proudly for 10 (ten) years in the United States Air Force at Mountain Home AFB(Idaho) and Hurlburt Field AFB (Ft. Walton beach, FL). A decorated veteran, he earned the following honors: National Defense Service Medal; AF Outstanding Unit Award; AF Good Conduct Medal; and he also graduated from the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School in Hurlburt Field, Florida.
After leaving the military in 1992, Luther moved his family to Lawrenceville, Georgia where he worked at Home Depot for over twenty (20) years as an appliance specialist. As we all know, Luther loved to travel, loved fishing, loved sports, and loved spending time with his family. Luther loved his family dearly. His love and devotion to his family will be missed and be forever cherished in our hearts. His spirit will live on with us forever.
Luther Walker is preceded in death by Rosie Maire Walker(mother) and Luther James Walker Sr.(father).
He leaves to mourn his passing Della Walker(wife), Natalie Walker(daughter), Nicholas Walker/Aliyah Williams (grandchildren), five (5) sisters, Margie Peyton (Calvin), Regina Evans; Velenda Walker (Willie) Viola Abram, Schineice Jefferson; two (2) brothers: Richard Walker (Deborah), Harry Evans (Paidra), and a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.
Saturday October 2, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Kelvin Langston Pastor Officiating
Send flowers to: Laird Mortuary
919 2nd Street
Prentiss, MS 39474
601-792-4511
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Monetary Donations: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1793
Monticello, MS 39654
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Veronica Beasley & Family
Hey we had good times at The Home Depot.. Also whenever I would come by to see Natalie at the house. I will always remember you telling me. (Stacey you crazy as a Betsy Bug) I will also miss those moments when you would give me advice. My only regret is I didn’t even get to say goodbye. I had no Idea that you were that sick. I’m so happy that you were a part of my life thank you.. My condolences go out to your family I will keep them in my prayers????❤???????????? RIP MR. Luther…. You will never be forgotten????
LaGrange, GA
the family. Take your sweet rest dear cousin. Love Always Wendy❤????????
Kelvin Mccormick