Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Walker
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Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Walker, 77, transitioned on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence.
Reverend Walker devoted more than five decades to preaching, pastoring, songwriting, and community leadership. A native of Edgecombe County, he began preaching at the age of 22, earned a Bachelor of Theology from Shaw Divinity School, advanced degrees from the Eastern North Carolina Theological Institute, and a Doctor of Humane Letters from United Christian College. His ministry included the beloved gospel song "One Day at a Time" and service as a field representative for Congresswoman Eva Clayton. His leadership was recognized with numerous honors, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
After overcoming prostate cancer, Reverend Walker turned his journey into advocacy, authoring Brother to Brother – You Don't Have to Die of Prostate Cancer and launching Project EMPOWER to promote men's health nationwide. He also founded organizations dedicated to voter registration, housing, and community outreach. In 2023, the NC Board of Transportation honored his legacy by naming the NC 97 overpass in Rocky Mount the Reverend Thomas L. Walker Bridge. His life remains a lasting tribute to faith, service, and hope for generations to come.
Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Walker's family wish to invite family and friends to join them on Friday, September 26, 2025 for a Meet and Greet from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at The Assembly@9121 located at 9121 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Walker will lie in state from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Rocky Mount Event Center, located at 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
A celebration of Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Walker's Life and Legacy will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Rocky Mount Event Center, located at 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina beginning at 12:00 noon. The interment for Reverend Walker will immediately follow the service in the Buster and Bonnie Family Garden, Nashville, North Carolina.
These professional services have been entrusted to H D Pope Funeral Home, 325 Nash Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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Freddie Gamble
September 20, 2025
My condolences to the walker family RIP DR.
Teresa Evans
September 17, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Walker Family! Pastor Walker was very Dear to our Hearts! May He Rest In Paradise! Praying for Comfort and Peace during this timeTeresa and Wilbur Evans From Richmond,Va
David and Jennifer Bryant
September 16, 2025
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Pastor Walker, he will truly be missed
Gloria Davis
September 16, 2025
Walker Family, please let Pastor Walker´s legacy live on in your hearts and minds! Pastor Walker´s footsteps carved out a great path to follow! I treasure his dedication to mankind.
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