Arthur

Walker

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND

Arthur L. Walker Sr. was born February 27, 1935, in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Caesar and Gracie Walker.

At the age of nine, Arthur moved to Toledo, where he attended Gunckel Elementary School and later graduated from Libbey High School. He also attended The University of Toledo.

Arthur was united in marriage to Anne White, and together they welcomed two children. He was previously married to Barbara Wright, and that union was blessed with three children.

Arthur joined Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. G.J. Johnson. He faithfully served on the usher board as president for many years, sang with the Men's Choir, participated in the Men's Ministry, and worked alongside Toledoans United for Social Action (TUSA).

Arthur began his career at American Lincoln Company before joining the Toledo Police Department, where he faithfully served until his retirement in 1992. Following retirement, he continued working at the courthouse for four years.

Arthur was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. He deeply loved his family and treasured every moment spent with them. Known for his kind spirit and willingness to help others, Arthur was admired and respected by many.

In his leisure time, Arthur enjoyed barbecue cookouts, family gatherings, and traveling to family reunions. He loved playing baseball and golf and was an avid sports fan. His favorite football team was the Cleveland Browns, and he especially enjoyed watching the Cleveland Guardians with Anne.

Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Anne; daughters, Kim (Herman) Bilbrew of Los Angeles and Nancyne Walker of Toledo; and son, Sean (Nicole) Walker of Toledo.

He also leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren: Micquael, Terrell, Kimberlee, Kellie, Justin, Jai-Ton, Courtney, Sean (DJ), and Natalie; and eleven cherished great-grandchildren: Raniyah, Autumn, Ashton, Nia, Jamal, Ermias, Layla, Braden, Camasy, Rylee, and Kameron.

Arthur is also survived by his sister, Delores Glover of Columbus; sister-in-law, Gloria Walker of Toledo; goddaughter, Kecia Cole of Brooklyn; godson, Tony Anderson of Indianapolis; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, dear friends, pastor, and church family.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Caesar and Gracie Walker; daughter, Leslie Carol Walker; son, Arthur L. Walker Jr.; sisters, Margie Walker, Mae Kathryn Spearman, Sataria Walker, and Beverly Walker; and brothers, Caesar Walker Jr. and Lieutenant Walker.

Love, Light & Peace