HAMPTON — Darrell L. Walker of Custer Court, departed this life on Jan. 7, 2017, while resting peacefully in his home.

Darrell was a native of Southampton County born on June 15, 1963, to the late William H. and Esther Beale Walker.
He was employed with Huntington Ingalls/Newport News Shipyard as a Shipbuilder for 27 years. Darrell retired in 2010.
He was a member of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church in Belvidere, North Carolina.
Darrell was also a member of St. Luke Lodge No. 279, B.P.O.E.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Vanessa “Faye” Walker; one son, Daryell Walker (Jennifer); one daughter, Titisha Harvey; sisters, Linda Walker, Ella Hill and Elmira Williams; brothers. William Earl Walker, James Walker, the Rev. Michael Walker (Zenobia); grandchildren, Daryell Walker Jr., Isaiah Harvey and Elijah Harvey; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. in the chapel at the funeral home. The homegoing service will be at noon on Friday, Jan. 13, Apostolic Faith Church of God, 680 Oak St., Franklin with the Rev. Michael Walker delivering the eulogy; Elder Ronnie Warren is the host pastor.
A traditional service with dignity by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 S. Main St. Please share your condolences with the family at wmjohnsonandsons.com.