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Emmitt Paul Walker

Services for Mr. Emmitt Paul Walker of Brookhaven are 2:00 pm, Monday,

August 22, 2022, at New Sight Baptist Church with burial at New Sight Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of service.

 

Mr. Emmitt Paul Walker, 87, passed away August 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Walker was born on March 18, 1935, to the late Emmitt Roy Walker and Lexi Mae Allgood Walker. He was a member of New Sight Baptist Church. He was employed by Campbell 66 Express Trucking Company for 18 years; he then went to become a self-employed carpenter building many homes around Brookhaven and the surrounding areas. He was a long-time deacon of New Sight Baptist Church and served as church treasurer for 39 years. He also taught young adult Sunday School Class for many years.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Mavis Warren.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Betty Herring Walker; son, Terry Paul Walker and wife, Mickey; daughter, Tammy Walker Ezell; brothers, Danny Walker and wife, Paula, Randy Walker and wife, Rose; sisters Faye Foster and husband, Darius and Sandra Crane and husband, Jerry: and brother-in-law, Jesse Warren. He is also survived

by three grandchildren, Emilye Welch and husband, Sean, Katherine Ezell and Madeline Ezell and great granddaughter, Allie Brooke West. He will be dearly missed by all that loved him.

 

Memorial can be made to New Sight Baptist Church Building Fund.

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  • Comment Link Clyde and Runice parish Friday, 26 August 2022 16:51 posted by Clyde and Runice parish

    Betty sorry to hear of the passing of Paul our condolences and sympathy goes out to you and family.

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  • Comment Link Lynda and Jim Williams Sunday, 21 August 2022 12:24 posted by Lynda and Jim Williams

    Betty you’re in our prayers. Mr Paul was a dear man. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Sending our love.

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  • Comment Link Stephanie Nations Armstrong Saturday, 20 August 2022 08:45 posted by Stephanie Nations Armstrong

    He was my favorite! I always looked forward to the Christmas we had at Mawmaw Lexie’s. He touched everyone he met! I can still hear him saying “He sugar how u been let me hug your neck! He will be missed by so many and touched so many lives by his presence. Praying for the family wish I could be there.

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  • Comment Link Connie Douglas Friday, 19 August 2022 23:09 posted by Connie Douglas

    iIm so sorry for your loss. Ronnie and I will be praying for you and your family love y’all

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  • Comment Link Linda Bland Friday, 19 August 2022 22:36 posted by Linda Bland

    So sorry for your loss. Paul was such a sweet man and we loved him very much!
    Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all. Love y’all!

    Jodie and Linda Bland

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  • Comment Link Cathy Chalk Friday, 19 August 2022 20:00 posted by Cathy Chalk

    I am so sorry.I Ioved Mr. Paul
    Mrs. Betty, I love you dearly.

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  • Comment Link Brad Foster Friday, 19 August 2022 19:48 posted by Brad Foster

    Loved this man dearly. He was a great man; always had a smile on his face and a kind word. Will always cherish those memories, especially as a young boy and seeing him and other family members at reunions and holiday gatherings. Will miss him greatly.

    Love you Uncle Paul!!

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  • Comment Link Becky Friday, 19 August 2022 18:30 posted by Becky

    Uncle Paul’s will be greatly missed!

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  • Comment Link Joe Davis Friday, 19 August 2022 18:07 posted by Joe Davis

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

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  • Comment Link  Michael and Sheila Reynolds Friday, 19 August 2022 16:28 posted by Michael and Sheila Reynolds

    We are extremel sorry for your lost. We apologize that we can't be there for his visitation or home goig, but know you are in our prayers. Michael and Sheila Reynolds

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  • Comment Link Rodney Foster Friday, 19 August 2022 15:31 posted by Rodney Foster

    We are so sorry for your loss. We love uncle Paul so much!!!! he always was smiling. Enjoyed each and every visit we had with him.

    Love and prayers for the family
    Rodney and Donna Foster

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  • Comment Link Judy Spence Friday, 19 August 2022 15:29 posted by Judy Spence

    Betty prayers for you and your family may Gods love comfort you and give you peace .

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Friday, 19 August 2022 15:22 posted by Barry Newell

    Terry & Family:
    I extend my sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Mr. Paul.
    May God’s peace and comfort be with you all at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry

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