Usher Vincent Walker, III

Usher Vincent Walker, III, affectionately known as Vincent or Vinny, was born on February 13th, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Usher V. Walker Jr. and Barbara Franklin Walker. He was the youngest of three children and the only boy. And though his sisters teased him about being spoiled, he’d simply reply, “No, I’m just loved”, and indeed he was. He began his education at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School where he developed lifelong friendships that continue to this day. After graduating from St. Pius X Catholic High School, he went on to get his bachelor’s degree at his mother’s alma mater, Virginia Union University, and his master’s degree at Troy State University. He had a long history of working in government programs that focused on helping those in need. As an employee of the County and State he worked on the Fatherhood program and most recently worked for the Dekalb Housing Authority. He was also a beloved coach for Little League players at Midway Park and Pee Wee football. At every step along the way, everyone he met was touched by his kind heart, welcoming smile, generous nature and sense of humor. Whether he was helping his older relatives, posting on social media about his love of the Falcons (win or lose), dancing at Old School night, or joking with family and friends, Vincent brought such joy to everyone around him. As a devoted son, brother, nephew, cousin, godfather and friend, Vincent always placed the needs of others before his own. And though he is gone, his memory will be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew and loved him. Vincent is preceded in death by his grandparents, Usher “Chig” Walker Sr., Flora Bell “Sally” Walker, Tom Franklin, and Bernice Mathis Franklin. He is survived by his mother Barbara Walker, his sisters, Belinda Walker and Angela Walker, his aunts Rosalene King, Gerri Williams, Virginia Franklin, Mary Glover, Lillie Franklin, his uncle, David Glover, his great aunt, Dorothy Peters and a host of God children, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, we have established the Usher Vincent Walker Sports Memorial Fund to cover the costs of registration, uniforms, equipment and other expenses for underserved youth in Dekalb County, Georgia. To donate please use Cash App with the handle $UWSportsMemorialFund. Celebration of Life Service for Usher Vincent Walker, III will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM. This service will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/4743587 Final services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034.

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Usher Vincent Walker, III

February 13, 1977 - November 17, 2024