Edward Dorrell Walker Sr., affectionately known as "Eddie", was born on November 25, 1952, in Quincy, Florida to the late Silas Walker and Coretha Eggleton. He attended Gadsden County Public Schools and graduated from Carter-Parramore in 1971. He moved to Tampa, FL in 1972, where he worked at Dixie Linen, Lykes Brothers, and was an entrepreneur in the landscaping business for many years. He loved to fish, barbecue, and play cards with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, grandson, uncles, and aunts.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted and loving wife, Sylvia Davis Walker; sons, Erich Walker, Edward Walker, Jr., and Joshua Walker (Niani); daughters, Catrece Newton (Jeff), April Walker (Johnny), and Kamilah Rucker (Tony); a multitude of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Walker (late wife, Carolyn), Bernard Walker (Sheila), and Lester Walker; sister, Levona Walker Wade (late husband, Flozell Jr.); aunt, Henrietta Eggleton; uncle, Edgar Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Although he will be greatly missed, he was too well-loved to ever be forgotten.

Visitation
Friday, August 11, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, FL 33610

Funeral Service
Saturday, August 12, 2023
2:00 PM
Exciting Faith Alive
5705 E. 32nd Ave
Tampa, FL 33619

Burial
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery
4615 E. Hanna Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610