P.B. Walker Obituary
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Coach P. B. Walker, 83, of Madison, passed away on January 18, 2026, at his home in Madison, MS.
P.B. was born on May 23, 1942, to Ethel and Ida Dear Walker in Mendenhall, MS. He earned a football scholarship and attended Co-Lin Junior College, where he is in the Hall of Fame, Southeastern Louisiana University and Mississippi College (class of 1966) after being sought out by Coach Bernard Blackwell. P.B. married Phyllis Diane Henderson in 1967, and he coached at Madison-Ridgeland High School from 1966-1985. There, he maintained the football field and renovated the old agriculture shop into the field house. After retiring from teaching in 1991, Coach enjoyed fishing, golfing, flea marketing and watching his grandchildren play sports and grow. He was a Jack of all trades and quite the entrepreneur. He owned Coaches Catering but could also be found peeling potatoes for his former football player, Bob, at Mama Hamil's in the early morning hours.
He mentored many students through teaching, coaching, FCA, and Jump Rope For Heart Fundraising benefiting the American Heart Association.
P.B. is survived by loving spouse Diane, sons, Scott Walker and Craig Walker (Kelli); grandchildren, Barrett Walker, Rivers Walker and Luke Walker; and brothers, James Earl Walker (Patti) and Ken Walker; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Walker, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ethel Eugene Walker, mother, Ida Mae Dear Walker, sisters, Doris Walker and Sherley Herron, and brothers, Alfred Walker, Jack Walker and Billy Charles Walker.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison, MS and again Thursday morning from 10:00am until 11:00am at Old Town Wesley Church (former FUMC) in Ridgeland with the funeral service to follow at 11:00am. Interment will be in Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Old Town Wesley Church 234 W Jackson St Ridgeland, MS 39157.
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Suzanne Avent
January 26, 2026
So sorry for your loss.
Patricia Bullie James
January 25, 2026
Kathy and Joe Monk
January 24, 2026
We are so so sorry we could not be with you Thursdaywe we´re thinking if you every minute and our prayers continue to be with you. p.b. Was Joe´s "other brother"!
Love you Diane .
Kathy and Joe.
Regenia Tate Sulton
January 23, 2026
Rest well, Coach. Such great high school memories of laughter and great football. Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Regenia Tate Sulton, MRHS c/o 1987
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Beverly Gail Humphreys) Morris
January 23, 2026
Great Coach, will be missed
RIP Coach Walker I
Robbie Lewis-Blackwell
January 22, 2026
To Mrs Diane Walker & Family,
I am extending sincere condolences from me and all of my siblings. Everyone of us attended MRHS while Coach Walker served as coach, teacher, and unofficial role model.
A few days ago, while on our siblings' text group (after being informed of Coach Walker's passing), practically every one of us shared the positive impact that Coach Walker had on our lives.
I am sending thanks from all of us to you, Mrs Walker, as well as to Coach Walker for the consistently positive influence you all had on our lives during a significant and formative period of our lives.
*We are truly grateful.
May the Lord God continue to keep you and your family safe and secure in His Power, Love, Joy, and Peace.
Sincerely,
Robbie Lewis-Blackwell Class of '81.
Trudy Hawkins Stringer
January 22, 2026
Dear Diane,
Sending prayers for you and family. I have memories of PB and you, your love for one another and, of course the fun times.
Your Cousin
Dana Adkins Dillard
January 21, 2026
Madison-Ridgeland High School will forever be one of my happy places. It was full of laughter, learning, and some of the most special people in the world! Last names like Henderson, Lewis, Foster, and Walker made me want to become a teacher. What wonderful role models they were.
Miss Diane, Scott, and Craig, my thoughts and prayers and with you. Coach P.B. will be missed.
Steve Butler
January 21, 2026
Diane, from Steve Butler and our entire family, our heartfelt love to your family. Coach Walker was a big part of my happy childhood in Madison, and it warmed my heart to see him over the years when I visited back home. Mama Hamil's is, indeed, our Class of '82 "headquarters." As you well know, your husband was a wonderful man and much loved and respected by all -- not just the athletes he coached but the rest of us, too. May God bless you. Steve
Tina Woods & Joy Rushing
January 20, 2026
Diane, we are praying for you & your family daily. I know daddy ran straight to PB to welcome him with open arms, & the two of them are having a blast together again. We love you & are thinking of you!!
Robin Lewis North
January 20, 2026
So many memories, so many stories. He is a part of every childhood memory I have. A second father to me, friends that are like family, dearly loved and forever missed. Love all of you.
Lanny Mckay
January 20, 2026
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss! May God Bless You at this trying time!
--Lanny McKay
Theresa Cook Sumabat
January 20, 2026
Coach Walker will always be in the landscape of my memories. From being on the sidelines cheering and seeing him coach the football team to encouraging our faith through FCA. Thankful I was blessed to have known him. Love and prayers to all of his family, especially remembering you, Mrs. Walker.
Theresa Cook Sumabat
Charles Cauthen (MRHS Class of 1976)
January 20, 2026
As a coach, teacher, and mentor, Coach Walker was one of the most influential people to me growing up. That relationship extended to the whole family with P.B. and Diane becoming long-term friends with Mom and Dad until they passed. I will cherish your friendship and everything I learned from you the rest of my life. Rest in peace.
American Heart Association
January 20, 2026
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Patricia Bullie James
January 20, 2026
I sends condolences to the family..
Chicago IL
January 20, 2026
Blessings, Mr Coach We want to thank you for your kindness Acts and gentle Words , here from Chicago IL , We will Pray Jesus's Comfort upon your family at this time ,May his sweet communion rest upon Them All, family always remember that the Wisdom and Mr Coach passion made him to be who he was , He was what he was A Coach to many , if anyone of you had a bad coach you can Always be grateful for the God sent ones, that cares and see the best and not the worst. Pls Carry on his outstanding Legacy, Sleep on Mr Coach
Debera Riley Stuckey
January 20, 2026
Coach, you were an outstanding human being. You touched so many of your students. We love you and we will truly miss you. God bless you and keep you. Debera Riley Stuckey
Cricket Henderson
January 20, 2026
P. B. and Diane have been a huge part of our lives since 1965, especially´65-`83. Jerry and P. B. were almost always together whether eating, fishing, guarding the bus yard on Halloween, working on renovating the old field house with James Hodges, alternating bus drivers, coaching or just hanging out. Our children literally grew up together. The memories would fill a book. P. B. will be sorely missed by so many. He is now with his savior.
He and Jerry have a lot of catching up to do too. I pray peace and comfort to his family and loved ones. We love you. Cricket, LeighEllen, Clint and Shannon Henderson.
SHANNON REYNOLDS ADCOCK
January 19, 2026
Praying for you and your family Mrs walker...
Joey Wisnoski
January 19, 2026
Coach was one of a kind. A coach, teacher, mentor, husband, father and a great friend. I had the opportunity to grow up watching him coach my brother in football and then I was able to play football while he was still coaching. He is the reason I got into track and I came in third in the district in high jump. I had him as my coach, my PE teacher and my Civics teacher before he had to leave due to health reasons. He was awesome and he touched a lot of lives. He definitely will be missed. Mrs Diane, Scott and Craig I am grateful for having him and your family in my life. R.I.P. Coach we got this from here.
David winder
January 19, 2026
David e Winder Class of 84. #5
David Ross
January 19, 2026
Prayers to the family from Virginia and myself. So sorry that we won´t be able to attend the service. I got to spend a special time with Coach back before Christmas and am so glad I got to spend the time with him and Diane. We got to talk about so much and share so much, it was so special. Diane, I will be thinking of you and you know I would be there and will be in spirit. Love you! I added the picture I took of us the last day we visited!
Nancy Cauthen Treadwell
January 19, 2026
Coach Walker was a dear friend of the Cauthen family. He was a big part of our school and church lives. We consider Coach and Diane as family. Our thoughts and prayers continue for Diane, Scott and Craig.
Thankful and Blessed to have known and loved him!! Enjoy your heavenly peace, Coach. God Bless!!
Nancy Cauthen Treadwell
James (Spanky) Smith
January 19, 2026
Thanks coach James (Spanky) Smith
Pat Hobson
January 19, 2026
Praying for the family during this time of bereavement.
Paralee Hobson class of 1979
Jack Carr
January 19, 2026
Coach Walker was one of a kind. I was born after his coaching days had ended, but to all - he was still Coach. I grew up at FUMC and OTWC, and Coach made the best food on Sundays. I always found time to talk to coach about whatever game, or games, that had happened since I saw him last. He could talk ball with one of the best of them. My grandfather Harvey and dad Robby loved Coach, along with cousins, uncles, aunts, etc. Prayers to Mrs. Diane and the family. Coach will be truly missed!
Michael Randolph
January 19, 2026
Coach Walker touched so many lives and was a great role model to all the students he coached and taught through the years. He will be missed but remembered by so many. Diane, you and the boys will be in my thoughts and prayers
Regenia Roebuck Johnson
January 19, 2026
Deepest condolences Diane and family. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
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