Sam E. Walker

Sam Earl Walker was born on February 24, 1957, to the late Bernard and Laura Walker. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, he answered the call of the Heavenly Father and entered into eternal rest.

Sam graduated from Columbia High School in 1975 and enjoyed a career as a professional truck driver for 45 years. His motto was, "I was hauling before you were crawling." In his spare time, he loved fishing, hunting, and following sports, and he watched National Geographic daily. He especially enjoyed the delicious meals prepared by his wife, Vera (also known as Gus).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Laura Walker, as well as his son, Terrance Walker.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Vera Walker, of Lake City, FL; two daughters, Ariel Walker of Fort Pierce, FL, and Samala Walker of Atlanta, GA; three brothers: Vernard Walker of Lake City, FL, Harold Turner of Virginia, and Emmitt Walker of Florida; one sister, Vanessa Faye Rowe (Sinclair) of Virginia; three brothers-in-law: Larry Givens, Ben Givens, and Willie Wintons; four sisters-in-law: Margie White (Jake), Deborah Hill (Jake), Abbie Brizzell, and Yvette Fuimano (Chris); four grandchildren: Tysheria Walker, Tymone Walker, and Tamara Walker, all of Palm Coast, FL, and Tagqee Walker of Palatka, FL; two great-grandchildren: Kehlani Walker of Palatka, FL, and Malachi Wells of Palm Coast, FL; one goddaughter, Mia Williams of Lake City, FL; special friends Lonnie Morgan, Howard Johnson, and Muhammad Khan; as well as a host of nieces nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

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