Friday, April 22, 2005 3:00 P.M.

PAINE COLLEGE GILBERT-LAMBUTH CHAPEL

Augusta, Georgia

Rev. Dr. Jerr;y Poofe, Worship Leader Rev. Dr. Paui W. Gardner, Pastor

Into thy hands Dear Lord, we. do commend his spirit.

i//(t> ̂ Jra/Hie* (^jrf/MMHH;/ O/ra/faey; ^/ ?* was born in Augusta, Georgia, on

July 19, 1944, to the late Willis and Almeta Brown Walker. The Angels of the Lord were dispatched to his bedside on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 and spoke sweet peace be thine. He graduated with honors from Lucy C. Laney High School and he was a Cum Laude graduate of Paine College. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, a Master of Science Degree in Microbiology from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan and the Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Augusta, Georgia.

At an early age, Jimmy joined Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church, where he served faithfully in various capacities throughout his life.

On December 26, 1971, he was united in holy matrimony to Adrienne Coleman. From this union two children were born.

Under the presidency of Harry B. O©Rear, M.D., he served as MCG©s first African-American Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Director of Minority Student Affairs (currently the Office of Student Diversity). He was the first director of MCG©s now Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP) and Minority Academic Advisory Program (MAAP).

Jimmy was a 1975 graduate of MCG©s School of Dentistry. In his third year he was awarded the prestigious Senior Award from the International College of Dentists. He served an ap pointment as part-time faculty from 1975 through September 1998. Then, Governor Zell Miller appointed him to the Georgia Board of Dentistry where he served from 1993-2005 as Chair of the Licensure Overview Committee for dentists and hygienists.

Dr. Walker was actively involved in a number of organizations including civic, community, religious and dental:

o Alpha Mu Boule, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity-Sire Arc/ion and Grammateuso Psi Omega, Omega Psi Phi Fraternityo Georgia Dental Society, Chair-Scholarship Committeeo Eastern District Dental Societyo Augusta Dental Societyo Stones Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society-President and Treasurero National Dental Societyo Georgia Dental Societyo Augusta Evening Optimist Clubo Omicron Kappa Epsilono Paine College Board of Trustees Member- Chair, Buildings and Groundso Paine College Scholars© Club - Treasurero Paine College National Alumni Association - Treasurero Paine College Vice Chair of Student Life Committeeo A. R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering High School - Instructoro Medical College of Georgia Clinical Instructor

While serving on the faculty at A. R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering High School, Dr. Walker developed a program for students interested in Dentistry and its Allied Health areas. He initiated the McRae/Orrington Endowed Dental Scholarship for African-American dental students at the Medical College of Georgia and organized the Georgia Dental Society Endowed Dental Scholarship. He established scholarships at Augusta Technical College and Paine College in the name of Dr. W. J. Walker, Jr., D.M.D. Dr. Walker believed strongly in helping others. He never forgot that someone helped him to become a successful pillar of the community. Dr. Walker was the facilitator of the Annual Dental and Dental Hygiene Welcome Reception for incoming African-American students to the Medical College of Georgia. The W. J. Walker, Jr., D.M.D. Scholarships that assist students with educational training in the fields of dentistry and dental hygiene have been established at the Medical College of Georgia. These scholarships will continue to perpetuate Dr. Walker©s life-long dedication and legacy in assisting students with educational training in the field of dentistry.

Jimmy©s quiet and humble spirit will forever be cherished by his loving and affectionate chil dren, Walidah Jenell Walker and Willis J. "Tre" Walker, III, Augusta, GA. He was fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve as a father figure and role model to four brothers: Michael (Laura) Walker, Silver Spring, MD, Clinton (Dwala) Walker, Augusta, GA, Charles (Ann) Walker, Jackson, TN and Barry (Gloria) Walker, Hephzibah, GA. Additional survivors include his former wife Adrienne Walker, an adorable granddaughter, Gabrielle Walker, and his confidantes/friends, Cynthia McKie, Evelyn B. Griffin and Patricia Garnett. His life was enriched by an abundance of nieces and nephews and his love extended beyond measure with additional family, friends and colleagues.

The Rev. Jerry Poole, Worship Leader

Processional

Call to Worship .........................................................................................Rev. Jerry Poole

Invocation ........................................................................................ Rev. Gene R. Dean

Scripture Lessons:Old Testament................................................................. Reverend Enoch Ward

Psalm 27:1, 10-14 and Psalm 23 New Testament................................................................... Reverend Trent Carr

John 14:1-6

Musical Selection ..................."Blessed Assurance".................The Combined Choirs ofWilliams Memorial C.M.E. Church & Paine College

Tributes:Staff...................................................................................... Mr. Tyjuan WilliamsFamily............................................................................. Dr. James E. Carter, III

Reading ....................................... "The Desiderata"................................. Mrs. Betty Tutt

Musical Selection...................... "I Am Redeemed"......................... The Combined ChoirsSoloist: Mrs. Petula Williams

Reflections:Friend ....................................................................................... Coach Ron SpryStoney Medical, Dental &. Pharmaceutical Society ........ Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr.Psi Omega............................................................................. Dr. Charles LambackColleague and Life Friend ................................................. Dr. Julius S. Scott, Jr.Alpha Mu Boule............................................................ Archon Benjamin RuckerGeorgia Dental Society............................................................... Dr. Alfred Wyatt

Acknowledgements ............................................................................... Mrs. Tauna Eadie

Musical Selection ................... "OrderMy Steps"........................ The Combined ChoirsSoloist: Mrs. Petula Williams

Eulogy ................................................................................... Rev. Dr. Paul W. Gardner

Recessional

Interment....................................................................................... Southview Cemetery

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Paine College Candler Library

Qo Placidly

Amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as

possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and

clearly and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have a story. Avoid loud and

aggressive persons; they are vexations to the Spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you

may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however

humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your

business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there

is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all axidity

and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully

surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are bom of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a whoksome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no

less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to

you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at

peace with God, whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy

confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery

and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be

happy.

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our power sgradliaffy To Cet me shape myse(f among my peers. Before 1 was myse(j~, you made me, me,

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©Daddy we wiCCferever Cove and cherish you.

. . . Love, Wafafafi & Tre . . .

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t?is lifelong oeoiration to tyis family, r^urrh^, community.

je (ttity of Augusta Declares April 2.2., 2005, to be a 6ay of mourning in recognition of his untimely

passing.

(Siuen itnoer my CEhis aant> day of April 2O05

Dr. Varnell Gaines Dr. Edmond Franklin

Dr. Eddie Johnson Dr. Matthew McRae

Dr. Emmaunuel Ngoh Dr. James Orrington

Ushers of Williams Memorial CME Church Archousa of Alpha Mu Boule

Alpha Mu Boule j

Augusta Regional Youth Development Campus "

Augusta Evening Optimist Club ,©First Bank of Augusta ?

Georgia Board of DentistryGeorgia Dental Society \

Omicron Kappa Epsilon 1 Paine College Board of Trustees

Psi Omega, Omega Psi PhiWilliams Memorial CME Church Board of Trustees j

1962 Class of Lucy C. Laney © ?1975 Dental Class, MCG 1

Richmond County Board of Education j

Stoney Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Society ;

The Family wishes to extend sincere thanks for your prayers, calls, visits, cards and

other expressions of kindness during this difficult time. Our prayer is that an abundance

of God©s grace will shower down on each of you.The Family of Dr. W. J . Walker, Jr.

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PROFILE

Dentist helped Paine College

By Timothy CoxStaff Writer

One of Augusta©s esteemed medical professionals has died.

Willis James Walker Jr. died Tuesday after a brief illness.

He was 60.Better known as Dr. Jimmy

Walker to friends, associates and patients, Dr. Walker grew up in the Turpin Hill section of downtown Augusta and was a 1962 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, where he was an honor student and member of the 1961 state championship football team.

He attended Paine College from 1962 to 1966 and earned a bachelor©s degree in biology. He also studied at Wayne State University in Detroit before entering the Medical College of Georgia©s School of Dentistry, where he earned a Doc tor of Medical Dentistry de gree in 1975. He enjoyed a successful den tal practice on Laney-Walker Boulevard for Walker 30 years.

Dr. Shirley A.R. Lewis, the president of Paine College, said her friend was "a proud alumnus of whom we are very proud of.

"He was a prime example of a Paine College student who was able to go on and enjoy an illustri ous career," Dr. Lewis said.

She called him a devoted trustee who donated financially to the college and helped acquire funds for the institution through his fund-raising abilities.

"Our academic community is shattered. We©ll miss him," Dr. Lewis said.

Dr. Walker formerly worked atMCG in a variety of capacities, including as an admissions coun-

^.seior. djrector of minority students ana associaTe^eTtOTTJf sSSent affairs. "~

He also was on the dental staff for University Hospital.

His memberships in profes sional organizations included Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Kappa Epsilon, Stoney Medical Dental and Pharma ceutical Society, Augusta Dental Society and the Georgia Dental Society.

He also was a conferred fel low with the American College of Dentists.

Dr. Lewis said he helped Paine establish a soon-to-be constructed health science complex at the school©s 15th Street campus.

"Dr. Walker was very thought ful when it came to Paine©s fu ture," she said.

He was a member and trustee at Williams Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Tim Sanders, a 1964 Laney graduate, said Dr. Walker was in fluential, even as a young man.

"In high school, he was a role model. We were impressed that he was able to leave Augusta and ac complish so much," he said.

"We©re just shattered at the thought of losing him," Dr. Lewis said.

Dr. Walker is survived by a daughter, Walidah Jenell Walker,, 31, and a son, Willis James Walker III, 26; a granddaughter and four brothers.

The funeral will be today at the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel at Paine College, with the Rev. Dr. Paul W. Gardner of ficiating.

Reach Timothy Cox at (706) 823-3217 or tim.cox@augustachrohicle.com.

MaysDr. Willis Walker, Jr.Dentist

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Doctors Hospital, Dr. Willis James Walker,

Jr., of Trail- wood Court. Funeral ser vices will be conducted Fri day, April 22, 2005 at 3 PM fromGilbert-Lam- buth Chapel (Paine College) with Rev. Dr. Paul W. Gard

ner officiating. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends this evening at Williams Memorial C.M.E. Church from 7-8 PM.

Survivors are one son, Willis J. Walker, III; one daughter, Walidah Walker; one granddaughter; four brothers, Dr. Michael Walker, Clinton Walker, Sr., Charles Walker and Barry Walker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to : MCG School of Dentistry, W. J. Walker, DMD Scholarship, c/o Dr. Carole Hanes, AD-1112, Augusta, GA30912.

Friends may call W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Bou- levard, Augusta, GA (706)722-6401.

The Augusta Chronicle-April 21, 2005

MaysDr. Willis James Walker, Jr.Dentist

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Doctors Hospital, Dr. Willis James "Jimmy"

Walker, Jr. of Trailwood Court.Funeral ser vices will be conducted Fri day, April 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. from Gil- bert-Lambuth Chapel (Paine College) with Rev. Dr. Paul

W. Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the Chapel from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service. The funeral pro cession will leave the office of Dr. Walker (1518 Laney Walker Boule vard) at 2:15 p.m. Florist: 12:45 p.m.

Honor Pallbearers, Alpha Mu Boule, Augusta Regional Youth Development Campus, Augusta Evening Optimist Club, First Bank of Augusta, Georgia Board of Den tistry, Georgia Dental Society, Omi- cron Kappa Epsilon, Paine College Board of Trustees, Psi Omega, Omega Psi Phi, Williams Memorial CME Church Board of Trustees, 1962 Class of Lucy C. Laney, 1975 Dental Class, MCG, Richmond County Board of Education, Stoney Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Society.

Survivors are one son, Willis J. Walker, III; one daughter, Walidah Walker; one granddaughter; four brothers, Dr. Michael (Laura) Walker, Clinton (Dwala) Walker, Sr., Charles (Annie) Walker and Barry (Gloria) Walker; and a host ot other relatives and friends. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Bou levard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.

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