Elton Walker,Sr.

Pastor Elton Walker, Sr. entered into eternal rest at home on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was a Pastor of Vineyard Ministries and affiliated New Salem Church of Christ Holiness, Christ Temple - Covington, and Without Walls Ministry and a welder. Elton was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Arkansas Pine Bluff on a baseball scholarship. He was employed by Avondale Shipyard, Gretna Machinery and McDermitt. Beloved husband of Davereen Gilmore Walker. Father of Demetres Ruffin, Elton Jr., Tyler and Kaylynn Walker. Son of Roy Walker, Sr. and Alice Smith Walker. Brother of Roy Jr., Larry, Norris, Brian, Wade, Jeff and Eric Walker, Roxanne Cyprian, Jennifer Dubois, Bernadette Duplessis and the late Ray Walker. Son-in-law of the late Ida Mae and Jack Gilmore, Sr. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 56 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Touch of Love Ministries, New Salem Ministry, Christ Temple - Covington, Without Wall Ministry and Vineyard Ministry and employees of Avondale Shipyard, Gretna Machinery and McDermitt are invited to attend Funeral Services at Thompson Temple Church of God in Christ, 1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brian Walker, Jr., officiating of Touch of Love Ministrie. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until time of service at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Arrangements by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC. 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com