Eddie James Walker

Eddie James Walker 75 of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Atmore, AL and had been a resident of Pensacola for several years. Prior to retirement, he was a residential carpenter and a veteran of the United State Air Force and received Honors with the Red Horse Division. He was a proud member of the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation from birth. His hobbies were the # 1 thing he enjoyed especially being with his family. He enjoyed going to Biloxi with his sisters and watching their favorite band called "No Idea". He went at the least once a month and he loved his sister, Annie Ruth Lewis. He loved going to her house and drinking coffee and enjoyed the great food she would cook for him. He also enjoyed socializing with his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed fishing with his son Jamie and daughter Michelle, going to concerts with dis daughter Michelle and sisters. When he had his family reunions he loved when his eleven children and their families would all be there. He watched many WWE pay-per-view matches he had at his house. He especially loved Marilyn's Taco Soup. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Liza Lowlrey Rolin Walker and Lonnie Walker; two brothers, Teddy and Freddy Walker; ; his wife, Gladys Walker; one son, Chuck Pursell and one grandson, Chord Carnley. Survivors include his four sons, Eddie James Walker, Jr. Beau (Susan) Pursell, Fred (Marilyn) Pursell and Billy (Angie) Pursell; seven daughters, Michelle Walker, Gail Thomas, Sherri (Jim) Stafford, Vonda (Ricky) Parker, Debbie Stokes, Peggy Pursell and Dorence (Steve) Dedge; three sisters, Annie Ruth Lewis, Polly Carter and Ginger Jerkins, 26 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandson and countless nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Rodney Malone, Jeff Malone, Teddy Walker, Jerry Walker, Jason Jerkins and Dakotah Sims. Friends are invited to meet with the family from 5-7 PM Thursday at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, August 17, 2018 at Faith Chapel South Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL with Reverend Daron Blackmon, officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fl. The United States Air Force will conduct graveside military honors. Condolences may be made to southfc@fcfhs.com.

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Eddie James Walker

January 6, 1943 - August 13, 2018