Alfred Joseph Walker

Alfred Joseph Walker of Natchez, MS, and South Dartmouth, MA, was born on January 3, 1938 and passed away peacefully in his sleep, on November 26, while visiting his sons in Santa Fe. He was 87. Al was an indelible figure to so many - leaving his mark as a kind, charismatic, brilliant, loyal and generous friend, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, partner, and mentor. Born in Boston, to parents, Joseph W. Walker and Ida R. (Callahan), Al grew up in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School in 1955. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brown University in 1959. During his nearly 30 years in the art business, Al earned a sterling reputation and admiration from his clients and colleagues for his expertise, trustworthiness, joie de vivre and exquisite eye. He retired in 2008. Al was predeceased by his mother and father; brother, Richard Walker; sisters, Kathleen Maheux and Edith Harrigan; former wife, Karen Walker (née Hokanson); and his partners, Richard C. Hagan and Keith H. Karlson. Al is survived by his dear friend and companion, Carlos Condinho of South Dartmouth; sons, Patrick Walker (Candice) and James Walker (Arlynne) and grandson, Christopher Walker of Santa Fe; and sister, Jane Hill of Ocean Pines, MD; and many nieces and nephews. Full tribute at https://www.walkercunningham.com/alfred-walker-memoriam. Funeral Mass at St. Mary Basilica (Natchez) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11am (CST) followed by service at the Bluff Garden Columbarium at Natchez City Cemetery.