Maurece Walker

Maurece "Moe" Walker, a Norfolk resident and native of Jackson, Miss., died the morning of December 29, 2025, at age 54.

Born July 6, 1971, Maurece was the second oldest of four boys. He graduated from Lanier High School in Jackson and attended Hinds Community College, majoring in graphics design. In his teens, he was a founding member of the rap duo Boyz With No I.Q. - short for no intention to quit.

Affectionately known as Rece Nice and Mr. Nice Guy, Maurece endeared himself to many with his wide smile and easygoing demeanor. Among his talents: self-described "sit-down" comic, model car hobbyist, pencil sketch artist, profound poet and lyricist, music producer and culinary king. And there has yet to be a crossword puzzle he couldn't fully solve. Maurece also collected vintage comic books.

After high school, Maurece began his career with The Clarion-Ledger and worked as a press operator for the majority of his nearly 20 years with the media outlet.

Following his move from Jackson in 2007, he spent nearly 15 years living in Chesapeake, Va., having worked as a press operator for The Virginian-Pilot and in grocery operations for Farm Fresh and Kroger. Customers and colleagues absolutely loved him.

Maurece then made a dramatic professional shift and trained as a plumbing technician, working for Michael and Son Services. A whole new crop of customers and colleagues continued to love him.

But no one loved him more than his family. As Paw Paw, he was larger than life to his grandchildren, always that lap to sit on, always with a surprise in hand. As Dad, he was comforter, comical and quick to the rescue.

Maurece spent more than two decades in marriage to his former wife, Jamesetta Miller Walker, with whom he remained remarkably close. They first bonded over music - trading ridiculous Tupac conspiracy theories - and a shared view over the state of this world. And later, of course, over their children and grandchildren.

Maurece, often seen sporting his blue Superman T-shirt, had a spirit of servitude, ever eager to make others happy. But his family's greatest wish was that he would come to believe in his own worth, not just to others, but for himself.

Left to cherish his memory are children Kassydi, Kylei and Perrin (Nadia) Walker; grandchildren Ayva and Ayden Mitchell - all of Chesapeake; mother of his children, Jamesetta, also of Chesapeake; brothers Bobby (Charlene) King and Jason and Michael Walker of Jackson, Miss.; several nieces and nephews; and longtime special friends Rickey Stewart and Miranda Nicole Stewart of Minneapolis. Maurece was predeceased by mother Daloria Dale Walker and grandmother Hattie Bell Quick Walker.

Care is provided by Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services of Chesapeake. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at The Venue on 35th, 631 W. 35th St. #3103, Norfolk VA, 23508.

May Maurece rest in our eternal embrace.