Ralph Walker, Jr. passed away at his residence near Weston, Louisiana on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.  He was 79 years old. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.  He proudly served 4 years active duty in the United States Air Force as a B-52 Bomber crew chief. He was stationed on the island of Guam and was a Viet Nam Veteran.  Ralph worked for Stone Container for 40 years.  He was a very generous person who loved helping people. His most memorable trait was his ability to make people laugh.  He was a big prankster and enjoyed joking with everyone.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Judy Alexander Walker; son, Nicholas Walker; daughter, Noelle Walker Otwell (Robby); grandchildren, Jude and Livi Otwell, Steven and Austin Walker; brother, Robert Walker (Connie); sisters, Barbara Toms, Geraldine Ayres (Jerry), Patsy Nix; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Walker, Sr.; mother, Ima Walsworth Walker; brothers, Herman, Herbert and Gordy "Pete" Walker; and son, Todd Walker.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Southern Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Weston, on Friday, January 31, 2025.  Bro. Chris Lee and Bro. Fred Dowden will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Lex Walker, Linc Walker, Luke Walker, Lance Walker, Waylan Alexander and Cass Alexander.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Chet Tidwell, Jimmy Greer, Paul Trosclair, Kevin Taylor, Chris Taylor, Richard Morris, Glen "Skeeter" McBride, Donald Franklin and "Sambo" Lowery.