dudley stennis walker
1932-1975
Life Story
Biography
(June 27, 1932 – August 6, 1975)
Early Life and Family
Dudley Stennis Walker was born on June 27, 1932, in Newton County, Mississippi, to Robert Walker (1893–1966) and Cordelia Donald Walker (1896–1966). He was part of a large, well-documented Walker family deeply rooted in the St. John community and Newton County’s African American history. Early in life he was a farm laborer on the family farm.
Adult Life and Residence
As an adult, Dudley Walker relocated from Newton County and became a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama. Though he lived away from his birthplace for many years, his family ties to Newton County remained strong, as reflected in his burial at St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
Marriage and Children
Dudley Walker married Millie Abrams Walker, and together they raised a large family.
Their children included:
- Lorenzo Walker, Paris, California
- Kirk Douglas Walker, Mobile, Alabama
- Mrs. Brent B. White, Mobile, Alabama
- Sharon Walker, Mobile, Alabama
- Vickie Walker, Mobile, Alabama
- Cassandra F. Walker, Mobile, Alabama
He was also survived by a grandson:
- Derone A. White, Mobile, Alabama
Siblings
Dudley Walker was one of many siblings, reflecting the size and reach of the Walker family across Mississippi and beyond.
His surviving siblings included:
Brothers:
- Roosevelt Walker, Newton, Mississippi
- George Willis Walker, Gulfport, Mississippi
Sisters:
- Annette Triptel, Palo Alto, California
- Audrey Yates, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Rosie Johnson, Titusville, Florida
- Cordeliah Hardy, Miami, Florida
- Yvonne Evans, Newton, Mississippi
- Agnes Wesley, Newton, Mississippi
He was additionally survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Death and Funeral Services
Dudley Stennis Walker passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 1975, at a hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
Wake and funeral services were held on Saturday, August 9, 1975, at Stone Street Baptist Church. The service was officiated by Dr. C. A. Tinstall. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hodges Funeral Home.
Burial
Dudley Stennis Walker was laid to rest at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, Mississippi, returning him to the community where his family’s legacy was firmly established.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1940 Federal Cenus
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
- The Newton Record, Cordelia Walker Obituary, Wed, Apr 06, 1966 ·Page 11
- The Newton Record, Dudley Stennis Walker Obituary, Wed, Aug 20, 1975 ·Page 20
- U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
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