Minister Milton

Walker

Minister Milton Walker was born on July 19, 1951, to the late Katherine Walker and R.L. Ferguson in Meansville, Georgia. From the very beginning, those who had the pleasure of knowing Milton knew there was something special about him.Milton received his education in the Pike County School
System. Although a profound injustice delayed the awarding of their high school diplomas for 49 years, he remained a very proud graduate of Pike County Consolidated High School, Class of 1969. He went on to earn a degree in accounting from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Milton accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated and faithful member of Robert's Chapel United Methodist Church and the Zebulon Parish, where he served as a Lay Speaker and Assistant Minister. Milton was an amazing man of God who saw the good in people. He lived his life following in the footsteps of Christ and His teachings, loving his neighbor as he loved himself.

Although Milton never had children of his own, he loved and cared for his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as his own. They all saw him as a father figure. Immediately after high school, Milton worked at Dundee Mills to help pay his way through college. He later worked for J.W. Marriott, beginning as a dishwasher and becoming an accountant overseeing food and beverage. He worked for Marriott for more than 28 years and retired when his health began to fail.

Milton was a proud member of the Griffin Spalding County Civic Improvement League, where he enjoyed giving back to others. Outside of helping others and spending time with his family, Milton's passion was baking. There was not a cake Milton could not bake. If you knew Milton, you knew he loved talking on the phone. You also knew not to call when his stories were on or when he was baking.

Milton departed this earthly realm on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his siblings and niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Walker and R.L. Ferguson, and his sister, Bernice Ferguson Watts.

Forever Cherished brothers, Matthew Walker and Mitchell Walker; sisters, Sheila Walker; Mattie (Otis) Mayes; Shirley Ferguson Parks; Nieces, Shenyca Walker; Shakena (Johnny) Yarbrough; Ciera Walker; RaeLeah (Rontaus) Franks; Nephews, Jermaine Walker and Jonathan Bailey; Great-Nieces, Jameria Yarbrough; Lauryn King; Makaila Walker; Great-Nephews, Khylon Walker, Jordyn Wynn, Jonathan Wynn, Daniel Walker; Cousin and Friend, special cousin, Anita Walker, and special friend, Kenneth McDowell, and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Roberts Chapel Church Cemetery. Minister Susan Chaney will Officiate and Pastor Rex Smith is the Eulogist.