David Earl Walker, Sr.

David Earl Walker, Sr., age 76, of the Prosperity Community, in Westville, Florida passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born in Whitesville, North Carolina to Norman Benjamin and Gertie Lee Norris Walker. He honorably served his country in the United States Army.  David worked in construction as a carpenter and enjoyed playing the guitar. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen Walker; one son, Joseph Goodwin; one brother, Donald Walker; and one sister, Norma Jean Turner.

David is survived by two sons, David E. Walker, Jr. and wife Betsy Walker of Palatka, Florida and Travis Walker of Westville, Florida; three daughters, Tiffany Walker of Westville, Florida, Mechelle Nunley of Palatka, Florida, and Audra Walker of Geneva, Alabama; eleven grandchildren, Hank Walker, Ally, Holly, and James Waddell, Carl and Hailey Nunley, Edward Walker, Delane Mahon, Nevaeh and Makalynn Clemmons, and Austin and Cassie Goodwin; and daughter-in-law, Melissa Goodwin.

A time of visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 State Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433. Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at Otter Creek Cemetery in Ponce de Leon, Florida.  Minister Joel Davis will be officiating.