Vernon Walker, Sr. was born on January 9, 1919, in Simpson County (Pinola, Mississippi) to the late Emanuel and Colie Badgett Walker. He was the first (1st) of four children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Mae Edwards Walker in 2004; both parents, Mack Walker, Sr. and Colie Badgett Walker; two brothers: Preston Walker, Sr., and Mack Walker, Jr. of Pinola, Mississippi; one sister, Emmie Clay of Detroit, Michigan; and one stepson, Larry Burkett of Pinola, Mississippi.

Vernon spent most of his life in Simpson County where he attended Simpson County Public Schools. In his early career, he worked for Mississippi Products, Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi. Later, he moved to Detroit, Michigan where he worked for Chrysler, Corporation for 39 years until retirement. He later moved back home to Pinola, Mississippi.

Vernon accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and united with New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pinola, Mississippi. Vernon was faithful in attending church services until his health failed.

Vernon peacefully moved from his earthly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Left to honor and cherish his memories are: one (1) brother Plez Walker of Pinola, Mississippi; one (1) sister-in-law, Dora Mae Walker of Pinola, Mississippi; one (1) son, Vernon Walker, Jr., of Pinola, Mississippi; one (1) daughter, Linda Walker of Detroit, Michigan; two (2) stepsons, James Burkett of Pinola, Mississippi and Gary Burkett of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.