Trice Funeral Home, Inc. | Fuquay-Varina, NC

Obituary For Deacon Thomas Walker

Deacon Thomas L. Walker was born November 17, 1934, to the late Hal and Esther Walker in North Carolina. He departed this life on October 29, 2022 and entered into eternal rest. 

Deacon Walker was educated in the public school system of North Carolina, completing his formal education at Leak Street High School in Rockingham, NC. After graduating he enlisted in the Army where he proudly served for 26 years, retiring in 1976.  

While visiting his sister Mattie at Shaw University a young lady caught his eye, who would later become the love of his life whom he married on June 26, 1962. To this union, two sons were born Jeffrey DeRon and Kevin Renard. 

Deacon Walker went on to work at Peoples Life insurance in Petersburg for 8 years then moved on to Dominion Security in Chester, where he worked for 10 years. He would then leave Dominion and work at JCPenney’s as an inventory manager for 10 years until he finally retired.  

After retiring, “Walker” as most friends & family referred to him, would spend most of his time doting on his grandkids and pretty much every child in the family and the church. Deacon Walker & Carolyn spent many years traveling and loving on family and friends. No distance was too far for them to travel to go and check on loved ones. Faithful to the word of God Deacon Walker & Carolyn traveled from Virginia to Fuquay to attend First Baptist Church, Fuquay Varina NC for 26 years, before finally moving their memberships back to Tabernacle Baptist Church. Both Deacon Walker & Carolyn were devoted, devout, and dependable members. 

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Carolyn Trice-Walker; brothers Harold Walker, Haywood Walker,  William Walker, and Edgar Walker, sisters; Thelma Walker, Mattie Kirven, and Reatha Walker. sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Doris Walker, Marie McQuaig, Alease Trice, Nettie Cassell, James Trice, Alonzo Jones, Walter Jones, and Rev. Harold F. Trice, Sr.  

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his sons Jeffrey DeRon (Sharon), and Kevin Renard (Miea), brother Clint Walker (Joyce), Grandchildren Aleah, Aaron, Ryan, Ashley, and Great Granddaughters Zuri, Raleigh & Maya; brothers-in-law; Carl A. Trice and Louis Kirven; sisters-in-laws Vera Carson Walker, Blanche Walker, Bernice Trice, and Artelia Trice; as well as other “Grands” adopted through the years and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street in Petersburg, VA (Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs, Sr., Pastor)

Visitation: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Burial Sunday, November 6, 2022 1:30 pm at Starlight Memorial Gardens, Lois Lane in Holly Springs, NC 27540.

Guest Book

Praying for the family.Such a wonderful man. Patricia McCullers

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Annie McCain Braboy and family are sending our deepest sympathy with 🙏 and sincerest condolences to our dear friend Thomas's family. He is truly missed by Willie and Mithell McCain also.

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Our sincere condolences to the Walker and Trice family. May God's continued blessings shine upon each and everyone of you now and in the days to come. Be blessed and know that earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. Holloway Memorial Funeral Home Durham, NC

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I am very saddened to have heard of the transition of Thomas. He and one of my older brothers, Alvin Ingram graduated together in 1954. They were the best of friends, and therefore, he spent many nights at our house. Although, during that time, I was in the 3rd grade when they graduated. When I became the President of the Leak Street Alumni, Inc. National Board, he and Carolyn were two of my great supporters. He always treated me like his little sister. Often times, he would tell me to stop by VA and spend the night before driving to NC from Baltimore, but, I never did. Moreover, I would stop by on occasions to eat those fried fish in that wash pot. Sending my Heartfelt Sympathy, Condolences and Prayers to Clint, Eugene (my classmate) and the entire family. Thomas will most certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayerfully submitted, Dr. Estella Ingram-Levy Baltimore, Maryland

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Our sincere condolences to the Walker and Trice Family. With sympathy. William and Meta Harris

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Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the entire Walker and Trice Family. Deacon Thomas Walker will truly be missed. Tonya Burt-Davis and Family

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Joan McDougal-Chavis

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To the Walker and Trice Family. "A family is a circle of love, not broken by a loss, but made stronger by the memories. We are forever blessed that God connected us to you." The Family of the late "Rev. John & Mary Briggs

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Rev. Otis G Byrd

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My Heartfelt Condolences to the Walker and Trice families. May God strengthen you and keep you during your time of bereavement. Deacon Walker will be missed in the Southern Wake County area of North Carolina. His wisdom and strength remained unparalleled to none. My prayers are continually with you all

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RIH My BROTHER SBecoat

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Sending our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Walker family during this season of bereavement. Deacon Walker was well-loved by First Baptist Church where he served for many years. We are lifting you up to the Father in prayer asking Him to comfort your hearts and wrap you in His loving arms of safety. May God's love surround you and bring you comfort and peace. Reverend Dr. Reginald U. Lowery and First Baptist Church Family

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We, The Boyd Family are sorry for the loss of your love one. We pray for God to continue to strengthen you at this hour of sadness. Mutt, Brenda, Kaye, Deryl, Will and Tekurah

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My sincere condolences to the family, may God continue to be with you in the days to come. J"Butch"Snelling

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My sincere condolences to the family, may god continue to be with you in the days to come. J"Butch"Snelling

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Condolences to the family from Maryland and Ruby Snelling

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To the family my wife and I extend our deepest condolences.Deacon Walker was well loved by all at 1st Baptist where he served for many years. He ran his race he finished his course May he rest in the arms of God.RIH Deacon Barry &Sandta Dunn

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Our deepest condolences to the Trice and Walker family in the loss of your loved one. Delois McNeill Allen and Family

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Our Condolence Lamont Laster and Family

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OUR CONDOLENCES Rip TOO THE TRICES AND WALKER FAMILY WE LOST Mrs CAROL NOT TO LONG AGO KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON

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To the Walker and Trice family sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one Deacon Thomas Walker. What a gentle, kind and loving person. May the peace, comfort and love of God be with each of you as you mourn his passing. Mamie Mckoy Richardson

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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