Mordecai "Deke" Walker

Mr. Mordecai "Deke" Walker, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home in Americus. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 PM on Monday, February 13, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. James Burke officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon on Monday at Hancock Funeral Home, and for a short time following services. Friends are welcome to call at other times at the family residence, 234 Bell Street. Born February 27, 1945 in Tifton, he was a son of the late Jimmie Lee Walker and the late Lillie Woods Walker. Self-employed for 51 years as a crop duster, he was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was a 32° Scottish Rite Mason, having been a member of the old Smithville Masonic Lodge, was a Shriner and member of Al Sihah Shrine Temple; and was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans Alexander H. Stephens Camp #78. He loved to talk, never meeting a stranger, and enjoyed playing music, flying and farming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Micah Walker; and by three brothers: David Walker, Danny Walker, and Bob Walker; and a sister, JoAnn Tallent. Survivors include his wife, Irene Manning Walker; two sons: Tal Walker (Tonya) and Kai Walker; his favorite daughter, Tabatha Walker Peshel; grandchildren: Ansleigh Peshel, Reilly Peshel, and Aiden Walker; sisters: Carlene Zorn (Tom) and Wanda Knox; brother, Larry Walker (Janice); brother-in-law, David Tallent; sisters-in-law: Beth Walker and Laurette Walker; and several nieces and nephews, including Selinn Legg (Mike) and Sherrin Mira (Jeff). To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mordecai "Deke" Walker.