Cordell Walker

Cordell Walker obituary

Cordell Walker

Cordell Walker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Forsyth on Dec. 11, 2025.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Freeman Funeral Home. Service is scheduled to be Streamed Live on our Facebook Page. Keep the family in prayer.

Cordell Walker was born September 8, 1969 to Mary Ann Hansford Walker And the late Sam Walker in Forsyth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his Brother Derrick Hansford.

He attended School in Monroe County and graduated in the class of 1988. He was awarded perfect attendance for 13 years in school. He was an employee of Trio Manufacturer Company for several years. He later attended Fort Valley State University. He prepared Taxes for many years for family members and friends. He worked unselfishly throughout the community helping and serving others. He joined the Devine Grace Ministry and remained a faithful and devoted member until his death.

Cordell is survived by his mother: Mary Ann Walker, two brothers, his twin brother Cornell and Tony Goodson: Sisters, Neosha Walker and Patricia Harris Rutherford (Paul); a devoted niece, Oneisha (David) Williams; Aunts, Annie Evans, Emma Hansford, Lola Zellner, Gladys Walker, and Pauline Moore; Uncle; Thomas Hansford; special cousin Valine Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends

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