Alfonzo Walker

WILKES-BARRE- Alfonzo Walker, 80, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away, Friday, March 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Al was born on December 22, 1931 in Decatur, Alabama, he was a son of the late Catherine Long. He was a graduate of White Plains High School, White Plains, NY and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre, where he also served as a Deacon. Al also served as a Deacon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and New Covenant Christian Fellowship. He served as a long time Sunday School Teacher at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Deacon Walker loved God and his church. He continued to demonstrate his faith as he regularly attended and participated in church, prayer service and Bible Study. In his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards with family and friends and working around his home. He was his family’s biggest fan. He loved watching them play sports and succeed in whatever the endeavor. He is known for his strong character, his dignified manner and steadfast faith. Al served as Chairman of the local Chapter of HUD and was a long time supporter of the VISION program. Prior to retiring, Al worked for Bell of Pennsylvania as a foreman and then for the City of Wilkes-Barre Parking Enforcement Patrol. In addition to his mother, Al was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Mae (Medley) Walker, who passed February 16, 2011, and his younger sister. Surviving to cherish his memory are; four sons, Alfonzo Jr. of Wilkes-Barre, Duane and fiancé, Gena of VA, Morris and his wife, Mary Jane, Wilkes-Barre, Kirk D. and his wife Judy, Drums, 6 grandchildren, Dwane (Norma Jean) Walker of VA, Nathaniel Walker of VA, Rev. Shawn (Sharida) Walker of Wilkes-Barre, Brandon (Shana) Walker of Wilkes-Barre, Kirk D. Walker II and Angelique Walker, both of Old Forge, 2 step grandchildren, Khayla and McKenna Griffiths, both of Wilkes-Barre, 5 great grandchildren, Brandon Walker, Cole Walker, Lael Walker, Brody Walker, all of Wilkes-Barre, Marcia Walker, of VA, a step great grandson, Brandon Farmer, Jr. of Wilkes-Barre. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre, 48 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Al’s grandson, the Reverend Shawn Walker will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.