Benjamin Walker Sr.

Benjamin Walker Sr. was born on September 14, 1930 to James and Princella Walker. He was the youngest of seven children. In 1952, Benjamin met the love of his life, Georgia McGhee. The two united in marriage and to this union seven children were born. Benjamin dedicated his life to Jehovah God and symbolized his dedication through water baptism, becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1960. In his 53 years as a dedicated servant of Jehovah, he loved many privileges of service in the congregation including: congregation servant, elder, regular pioneer, and for those that can remember, the orchestra/music conductor at the local and circuit assembly meetings. Ben Walker loved Jehovah, his wife and his children...in that order. He was the example of "quiet strength". Benjamin was kind, gentle and even playful with his grandchildren, but always ready to laugh with all. Always quick to encourage you if you needed it, always ready to remind those in the congregation of our wonderful hope, and ready and eager to explain his hope to others in the community. Saying Ben Walker was a hard worker is putting it mildly since he was able to provide for seven children, physically, emotionally, and most importantly spiritually. He was always able to walk the delicate balance between firmness and fairness. Because of these qualities he was respected in both the congregation and the community. Some of his passions were singing, dancing and photography. Benjamin was always a sharp dresser, matching his wife of course and also providing an elegant example to his sons and young brothers reaching out, as to how to carry themselves with style and modesty. To say he will be missed in the congregation goes without saying, and to say he will be missed by his family is an understatement. On December 25th 2013, Ben Sr. fell asleep in death. He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, his wife Georgia and son Ben Jr. Benjamin leaves to cherish his memory, six children, Gwendolyn Morton, Christina Cork, Lawrence Reginald (Romalda) Walker, Cassandra Renee Williams, LaTanya (Ocie) Whitt and Shawn (Dana) Walker; five grandchildren, Toni (Cedrick) Peyton, Brandon Cork, Stephanie Walker, Brittany Walker and Kayley Walker; ten great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Benjamin Walker Sr.

September 14, 1930 - December 25, 2013