Mr. Douglas Edward Walker, more affectionately known as “Duck,” was born on August 18, 1965, in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, to the late Mrs. Louise Walton Walker and Mr. Willie Walker.

He received his education in the public schools of Upson County. As a young man, Douglas gained employment at Thomaston Mills, where he worked faithfully as a forklift driver.

Douglas had a kind heart and a willing spirit. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and never turned anyone away. He was a dependable source of support to his father and stood faithfully by his side.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Mrs. Lisa Boyington.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Lord called his name, and he answered the call. His spirit took flight and returned to the Heavenly Father.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Mr. Willie (Eunice) Walker of Thomaston, Georgia, the children he lovingly raised as his own, Laquanda Harris of Griffin, Georgia, Deronica Foster of Albany, Georgia, Nickalous Kendrick of Thomaston, Georgia and Caloe Kendrick of Texas, his sisters and brothers: Denise Walker, Chandra Regina Walker, Michael Allen (Sonja) Walker, Donald Jerone Walker and Richard Daniel III, all of Thomaston, Georgia, Marcus Anthony (Dorothy) Walker of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Richard (Ina Marie) Daniel Jr. and Johnny Frank (Brenda) Dixon, both of Jacksonville, Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who will cherish his memory.