Isaac J. Walker Jr.

1926 - 2017

Isaac J. Walker Jr. obituary, 1926-2017, Altadena, CA

Isaac J. Walker Jr.

1926 - 2017

Isaac Walker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2017.
Dr. Isaac J. Walker Jr., 91, of Altadena died peacefully on Wednesday November 8, 2017. An Altadena resident for over 45 years, Dr. Walker owned and operated Walker Drugs, the first black owned pharmacy in the city for 30 years. After graduating Atlantic City High School in 1944, he joined the US Army Air Force, and became a Tuskegee Airman. Dr. Walker graduated from the Howard University School of Pharmacy in 1956, and completed his doctorate at USC in 1962. Doc will be remembered for his kind heart and giving spirit by many, often helping those in need of help with medication, bills, or even school tuition. Upon his retirement, he continued the practice he started in his store of providing food to those in need; assisting in the establishment of food pantries at 7 different area churches. Doc loved life. His positive outlook was infectious and served to brighten the lives of all who came in contact with him. Dr. Walker is predeceased by the love of his life, wife Valencia, daughter Alicia Calcoté-Brown, son Joseph Yancy Jr, grand-daughter Shannon Barron, and great-great grand-daughter Simehan Taylor. Dr. Walker is survived by his daughter, Shé Shé Yancy, sons Isaac Walker III and Janvier Walker, 7 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 5 nephews, and 1 niece.

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February 6, 2024

S. Smith posted to the memorial.

March 14, 2021

Joseph Leake posted to the memorial.

July 14, 2018

Sharon Sekhon posted to the memorial.

S. Smith

February 6, 2024

My condolences to the Family. I grew up in the community Dr. Walker gave so much to. He was a friend of my Family.

Joseph Leake

March 14, 2021

I knew Dr Walker when I was kid growing up in Altadena and was friends with his Nephew. He was always engaging. Good thoughts to the family and friends.

Sharon Sekhon

July 14, 2018

I feel so lucky to have known Dr. Walker. I met him at the Goodwill in Pasadena in 2013 and he agreed to be interviewed about his history. His love of his family, his philanthropy for those less fortunate, and his joie de vivre were contagious.

REST IN POWER, DR. WALKER

Here is the interview we conducted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2PysuF3si8&t=2588s

Jacqueline Hamilton

January 26, 2018

It was a great pleasure and honor to have met Dr. Isaac Walker of my father's military group, The Tuskegee Airmen. He attended many of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Los Angeles Chapter meetings where I was also present and the events and also autographed my books on these extraordinary men. The Tuskegee Airmen are phenomenal highly honored, high achieving, highly intelligent beings and mentors who meet and greatly surpass many of the goals placed upon them. God Bless You!

Debra Saunders

December 11, 2017

My condolences to you and family. Thank God for sharing Dr.Walker with us and his great contributions to our nation and community. Dr.Walker inspired us to soar to greater expectations.
May God bless you
Debbie Saunders and family

Kimberly Barr-Burke

November 29, 2017

I pray for peace and comfort for Docs family.

Mary Frances

November 28, 2017

Sorry for your great loss. May God bless you during your time of grief

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