On September 18, 1971, the world gained a giant Kevin Renard Walker. Affectionately known as “Kev” and "Coach Daddy," Kevin was the second of two sons born to the late Thomas and the late Carolyn Walker at Petersburg General Hospital in Virginia. Kev peacefully transitioned in his home of Raleigh, NC on July 22, 2025. Kevin grew up in Chesterfield, VA, where he attended Ettrick Elementary School, Matoaca Middle School, and Matoaca High School.

A true sports enthusiast, Kev was a proud catcher for Ettrick Little League Baseball and a power forward for the Matoaca High JV Basketball Team, helping lead them to the Regional Championship. He later played on the Varsity team before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina for his senior year. Kev graduated from W.G. Enloe Magnet GT High School, then went on to attend East Carolina University.

Kevin’s strong work ethic and generous spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He worked for many years as the manager of Meredith College’s Print and Copy Center and as a dedicated sales associate at Ample Storage. Since 2007, Kev proudly served as the assistant coach for Meredith College’s women’s basketball team, the Avenging Angels. His love for his players and his passion for the game were unmistakable. He also previously coached for the Neuse Baptist Church basketball team, giving back to his community with the same joy and dedication.

Kevin had a gift for making people feel seen, valued, and loved. To know Kev, meant you loved him, and you were surely having the time of your life when around him. Kev’s influence spread and helped everyone in his vicinity grow and laugh. He was committed to excellence and encouraged everyone around him to excel. His presence was magnetic—his laughter, encouragement, and energy lifted everyone around him.

Of all his accomplishments, Kev’s greatest joy was his family. He adored his beautiful daughter and treasured every moment spent with his precious granddaughters.

Kevin Walker's life was a blessing to all and a memory to treasure. To cherish his legacy forever, he leaves his beloved and only daughter, Aleah Walker; his three cherished granddaughters: Zuri, Zyah, and Zadale; his brother, Jeffrey DeRon Walker; two nephews, Aaron Walker and Ryan Walker; one niece, Ashley Walker; and his “bonus brothers,” Harold Trice, Jr., and Carlos Clements. He also leaves behind his uncles; Clint Walker (Joyce), and Carl A. Trice, aunts; Blanche Walker and Vera Carson-Walker and host of cousins, extended family, and friends; the Meredith Avenging Angels basketball family; and countless lives that were touched by his compassion, humor, and light.

Kev was—and will always be—the G.H.O.A.T.: the Greatest Human of All Time.

Public Viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Visitation: 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at St. Augusta Missionary Baptist Church, 605 Bridge Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Burial: Starlight Memorial Gardens, Lois Lane in Holly Springs, NC 27540.