William James Walker III's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama

William James Walker III

April 27, 1949 - October 16, 2025 (76 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

William James Walker III's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama

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Hightower Family Funeral Homes

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William James Walker III

April 27, 1949 - October 16, 2025 (76 years old)

Auburn, Alabama

William James Walker III Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William James Walker III of Auburn, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William James Walker, Jr. and Jane Kelley Walker; his wife Angela Sanders Walker; his sons, Thomas Martin Walker and Stephen Daniel Walker; and his brother Robert Daniel Walker.

He is survived by: his sons, William James Walker, IV (Beth) of Auburn and Wayne Christian Grizzard of Tennessee; his uncle David Kelley; his daughter-in-law Stacy Walker; his brother-in-law Robert Mark Sanders (Kimberly); his grandchildren, Justin Walker, Brian, Bailey Walker, Riley, Will, Ben, Henry, Jack Walker and Gabriel Grizzard; his great grandchildren, Aiden and Attley Walker; his sibling's children, Tori Moss (Daniel), Matthew Sanders (Lindsay) and Andrew Sanders (Kimber Hicks); and his great-nephews, Austin, Noah Moss, Elijah, Ezra Sanders, Bryson, Grant Sanders, Jacob and Andrew Henderson.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM and at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, for donations to be made to First Baptist Church Pelham's Mission Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hightower Family Funeral Homes



Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Pelham
2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Wed

Oct 22

Funeral service

10:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Pelham
2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Baptist Church
2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Wed

Oct 22

Funeral service

12:00 PM

First Baptist Church
2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Wed

Oct 22

Graveside service

3:00 PM

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery

Wed

Oct 22

Burial

4:00 PM

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery

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