Bishop Eugene Walker, of New Haven, went home to rest on October 29, 2010 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Adele Walker.
He was the son of the late Beady Marshall.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at Supermarket Distributor as a Truck Driver.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Avon, Cyril “Chuckie”, Bernard and James (Deborah) Walker and John Hughes; daughters, Wahwee Walker, Alice Pritchett and Wendy Mcleod; a sister, Esther Brawner; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Bishop Walker’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 5:30 PM at Deliverance Temple Pentecostal Church, 584 Congress Ave., New Haven. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mrs. Adele Walker, 64 Hallock St., New Haven, CT 06519. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com
I believe he is also a descendant of Madame CJ Walker- One of the first black millionairess-Inventor and distributor of the beauty products ...