Lexington, GA - Rev. Franklin Eugene Walker, 74, died September 3, 2009.
A native of Ft. Payne, AL, he was a son of the late Henry and Pearlie Dennis Walker. Rev. Walker was a teacher for over thirty years, ten of which were at Loganville Primary School where he was principal. In 1997, Rev. Walker founded and served as pastor of Lexington Church of God.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Cornerstone Church of God with Pastor Scott Sheppard and Rev. Larry Timmerman officiating. Interment will be at Eternal Hills, Snellville, GA.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Pat Walker of Lexington, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kelley and Chris Griffin of Dacula, GA; sister, Frankie Greene of Ft. Payne, AL; grandchildren, Joseph Walker, Jacob Walker, Jessie (Chris) Compton, Connor Griffin, Chandler Griffin, Summer Talley and Savannah Talley; great grandchildren, McKenzie Compton and Callie Walker.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Extra Special People, 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.