Ret. LTC Orlando Walker

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Orlando Walker was born on January 1, 1962 in Birmingham, Alabama to Eugene Walker, Sr. and Allie J. (Ware) Walker. Orlando was called to home to be with our Lord on January 11, 2022. Orlando attended Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Procurement. He loved to play the drums in AAMU's Marching Maroon and White Band. Orlando continued his education and achieved a Bachelor of Science from ECPI University in Computer and Information Science with a major in Cyber and Network Security. He graduated with Cum Laude Honors and membership to the Phi Kappa Theta (PTK) International Scholar Laureate Delegation Program. Orlando entered Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on March 8, 1984, Nu Epsilon Chapter at Alabama A&M University. He was #6 on the line of 14 Lord's of Discipline, affectionately known to the Que's as "O" & "Blind Dog". Orlando was certified as a Life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and actively devoted his time, talents, and love to his fraternity. Orlando was commissioned to the United States Army ROTC and began his extensive military experience which included Joint Staff Officer/Operation Officer/Commander and concluded in retirement at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after over 33 years of service. Orlando was awarded decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons during his service to include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement (medal), Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon. Orlando had many outstanding professional leadership experiences including his career at the Pentagon to his current employment with Duke Energy. Affectionately known as Papa, Orlando lived life to the fullest. He loved his wife, daughters, grandchildren, family, and friends beyond measure. He did all things with excellence and a smile. He always had a joke or lighthearted way of relating to others. Orlando worked as unto the Lord =in everything he put his mind and heart into accomplishing. He was a proud Papa who loved playing with his grandchildren, basketball, riding bikes, swimming, video gaming, taking trips, and enjoying the outdoors. He loved to cook, and everything tasted better off Papa's grill. Orlando was a "professional" photographer who loved capturing special moments. Orlando was dependable and ensured all things were organized and orderly. He loved music and had the best playlists, from gospel and classical to old school and jazz. He also loved technology and was an IT guru not just in professional settings but for his family and friends. He was devoted Alabama and Minnesota Vikings fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Adelbert Earl Mosley. Orlando leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Thelma Jones Walker; four daughters, LaNeysa Walker and Jamelia Walker of San Antonio, TX, and DeMetrius Jones and Shenika Jones both of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, Evan Jones, Farmer "Lil Sumo" Blue, and Abrille "Cutie Pie" Blue of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Alice Geneva Lee and Melanie Walker both of Birmingham, Ala; two brothers, Eugene (Yvonne) Walker and George Walker of Birmingham, Ala; five sisters-in-law, Bessie (Larry) Legette, Luella (Redfern) Redfern, Beverly Gurley, Shelia Hamlett, and Yvonne Walker (Eugene); two brothers-in-law, Abraham (Janice) Jones, Jr. and Darryl Jones; a devoted mother-in-law, Susie Evans Jones; special nieces and nephews, Robert and Kirstie White and Gary and Towanda Wright and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Funeral Service will be held 12 noon, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at First Northeast Baptist Church, 311 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Stephen Splawn, Pastor, Reverend Dr. Clarke L. McGriff, officiating. Interment with full military honors to follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Public Viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Please click the link below to view services for Ret. LTC Orlando Walker: https://fb.watch/ev_Tl3AUna/ Please leave the Orlando Walker family your condolences and prayers. The Walker family, acknowledges with grateful appreciation, all of your kind expressions of love and sympathy. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Ret. LTC Orlando Walker

January 1, 1962 - January 11, 2022