Anthony L. Walker

Mr. Anthony Lorenzo Walker, of Petersburg, Virginia, departed this life on September 7, 2026, at Riverview on the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hopewell, Virginia.

Anthony was educated in the Prince George County Public School System and was baptized at Providence Baptist Church. He was employed with Food Lion Warehouse and Harrison Supermarket until his health began to decline.

Anthony was a devoted family man who cherished the time he spent with his loved ones. He enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends and was known for the love and care he showed to those closest to him. Anthony also shared a special bond with his devoted family members, his nephew Junie and his wife, Gracie, who held a special place in his heart. In his leisure time, Anthony enjoyed fishing, a hobby that brought him much joy, peace, and relaxation.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin Walker, Sr. and Viola R. Walker; three sisters, GertieMay Myrick, Pauline Maye, and Amanda Walker; and two brothers, Benjamin Franklin Walker, Jr. and Stanley Lee Walker.

Anthony will be remembered for his loving heart, gentle spirit, and devotion to his family. He found happiness in spending time with the people he loved and creating memories that will remain treasured by those who knew him. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and love to his family and friends. Though he is no longer with us, the memories he created and the love he shared will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Anthony Lorenzo Giles (Michelle) of Petersburg, Virginia ;three grandchildren, Jaemarion Giles, Janaiya White, and Jakhira White, all of Hampton, Virginia; three brothers, Raymond Walker and Curtis L. Walker, both of Petersburg, Virginia, and Michael L. Walker, Sr. (Angela) of Chesterfield County, Virginia; six sisters, Lucille Walker of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Mary E. Greene of Petersburg, Virginia, Linda M. Granderson of Prince George County, Virginia, Aritha V. Gaither of Petersburg, Virginia, Angela Walker (Terrence) of Hopewell, Virginia, and his devoted sister, Jackie Walker (Andrew) of Petersburg, Virginia; one aunt, Mable R. Jones of Prince George County, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Joseph Parham, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/6200300?fl=so&fe=fs