Jesse Lyle Walker

Jesse “Lyle” Walker, 88, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 14, 2025 at his residence in Tarrant, Alabama surrounded by his loving family.

Lyle Walker was born on May 7, 1936 in Spencer, Indiana to Harry A. Walker and Lola M. Walker. He moved to Alabama in 1948. He was a willing and faithful servant of Jesus Christ all his life and raised his family to do the same. He lived his life as an example to others of Christ’s devotion. He loved his wife for 67 years, and together they built a beautiful family filled with love, laughter, and joy.

He was a devoted father to Pam Adams and Kristi Taylor, and he raised them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, the same way he lived his own life. He loved his grandsons with all his heart, but his great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was loved by all who knew him, and he leaves a legacy that will live on in the lives of his family and friends for generations.

He was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Tarrant where he served as a deacon and chairman since 1959. He worked many years for the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief and loved tending his garden every year. He was a master of many crafts and skills, and he used them to minister to others as he gave freely of his time and resources.

He faithfully worked for Thompson Tractor until his retirement in 2000. He was inducted to the Central Alabama Softball Association Hall of Fame in 2012 and played the sport until he was in his seventies.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Walker, his mother, Lola Walker, his brother, Wesley Walker, and his great granddaughter, Saylor James Adams.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Myra Simpson Walker; his daughters, Pamela Walker Adams (Larry) and Kristi Lynn Taylor; his grandsons, Joshua Lyle Reeves (Amanda), Jesse Lawrence Adams (Sarah), and Kyle Oliver Taylor; his great-grandchildren, Rebecca Brooke Reeves and Emmett Lowell Adams; sisters, Sophia Arrington and Carol Parsley; host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the many friends who have called and visited, as well as Compassus Hospice and Right At Home in Home Care & Associates.

Visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, Alabama on 1/20/25 at 11:00 AM. The funeral will take place on 1/20/25 at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donation to Birmingham Metro Baptist Association disaster relief.