Noel Clayton Walker, a longtime pastor and director of missions (DOM), died Jan. 19. He was 85.
Walker served as pastor of churches in Alabama and Texas for 28 years total. His last position was as interim pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Wetumpka.
He also served as DOM for Tennessee River Baptist Association for 18 years and as DOM for Autauga Baptist Association for 12 years.
Walker came to faith in Christ at age 11 at First Baptist Church, Pratt City, and was called to preach at 15 at First Baptist Church, Sandusky. A graduate of Ensley High School, Walker served in the U.S. Army 101st Division during the Korean conflict.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from Howard College (now Samford University), a master of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and a doctor of ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, Georgia.
James Jackson, pastor of Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville, said Walker was “a giant in the faith community of Prattville.”
“It was his vision that launched the church I pastor now,” Jackson said. “He was a teacher, musician, writer, poet, artist and friend.”
Walker is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jeannie. He is survived by his daughter, Sandy, and three grandsons. (Grace Thornton)
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