Derrick Eugene "The Skin Man" Walker, Sr. was born in Brooklyn, New York to Velma Walker and Robert Pratt. Derrick was raised by his grandparents, Mike and Myra Walker in the Dry Ridge Community of Mendenhall, Mississippi. Derrick attended Mendenhall Schools. Derrick worked at multiple jobs but spent 33 years with Millcreek, Inc. Derrick enjoyed meeting people through the selling of pork cracklins and peanuts. This wasn't a job for him but a sense of enjoyment. Derrick was a pillar in the community both locally and statewide. Derrick was a member of Greater Dry Ridge Church and was active until his health began to fail.

Derrick was preceded in death by parents, Velma Marsh and Robert Pratt; grandparents, Mike and Myra Walker; goddaughter, Shaniqua Bethea; and first cousin, Daryl Christian.

Derrick will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Sarah Walker; children, Derelle Walker (Kristie), Fort Worth, Texas, Derrick Walker, Jr., and Jamel Walker; grandchildren: Dazarius Walker and Alycia Walker; brother, Gregory Walker; one biological nephew, Michael Walker; godchildren, Fred S., Latisa B., Demario S., Adorsha H., Tashima P., James D. Jr., Antrius R., Nate' M., & Carla B.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Williams; brothers-in-law, Larry Norwood and Charles (Pearlean) Norwood; sisters-in-law, Mary Rivers, Dorothy Norwood, Carolyn Ball, and Pamela( Tony) Smith; uncle, Rev. Johnnie Walker; aunt, Joyce Gavin; great aunt, Ora Lee Burgess; special cousins, Maxie W., Sarah N., Levester W., R.W. Walker, Tommy T., and Carlos N.; first cousins, Jerome C., Terrance C., Miranda H., Brenda S., Anthony G., Calvin W. & Robert W.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends.