Roland D. Walker was born in Allendale, South Carolina, on May 19, 1928. He was the youngest of 13 children born to James Allen and Aliph Walker. Mr. Walker grew up in Savannah, Georgia, and attended Cuyler Beach High School. After High School, he wanted to make a difference and served in the military. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II. While serving, his travels took him to Guam, Japan, and other countries. Mr. Walker has lived through 17 US Presidents, other wars, The Great Depression, and the Covid Pandemic. He was mentally, physically, and emotionally strong. He never complained and was a humble man who did not brag about his accomplishments. Yet, he was a walking history book. He did whatever he needed to do for himself and his family. He was very tenacious and consistent, even keeping the same home phone number from the 1960s until today. Mr. Walker met his beloved wife, Carolyn Jones Walker, in Savannah, Georgia, where they grew up. They married on July 11, 1961. This union brought them five children. Eventually, they left Savannah with three children and moved to East Harlem, NY, in 1963, "we're moving to New York, Carolyn." So with a 1950ish white and maroon Buick, they took off and a few years later had two more children. He worked hard at The Holsum Bread Company in Savannah, for over 20 years as a Hotel Clerk in New York, getting up at 5 a.m. every day of the week, and he also delivered wines to the finest restaurants in New York City. There were many challenges to having a big family. However, Mr. Walker was a devout, hardworking family man. He and his wife loved and cared for their family deeply. So with five children, they both wondered, "what to do with five kids ?" They both knew they wanted them to be good, healthy, functioning adults. So, with a knock on the door, Mr. Walker listened to Bro. William Smith speak about the Bible. He found their discussion interesting and always invited him back to hear more. Yet Mrs. Walker was always in the kitchen listening, waiting to be invited. One day she did, took what she heard, and passed it on to all five children who began to serve Jehovah with her faithfully down to this day, as well as their grandchildren. However, Mr. Walker never became a baptized Witness of Jehovah. He let his family serve Jehovah, attended all of their baptisms, some conventions, assemblies, and toured the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses at Brooklyn Bethel throughout the years. He became very familiar with the Witnesses and has had studies throughout the years and invited them in socially as well. He even told us, "Go knock on doors with your Mom on Saturday mornings," This was his way of supporting us. Our Dad would take us out to Orchard Beach and City Island almost every Friday. He loved eating pecans. His mother had a pecan tree in her backyard. Our Grandmothers actually lived one alleyway down from the other. Some of his quotes as our Dad was, "if life hands you lemons, make lemonade," deal with it. He enjoyed taking his family every summer from New York to Georgia, a 19-hour drive with so many of us. His love for baseball was great. Loved those Yankees. As well as the CBS news. He enjoyed watching golf, boxing, and football too. He loved playing dominoes with his neighborhood friends, so much so that he brought home trophies. He also loved bluegrass music, including Lightin Hopkins. Dad also had a love for reading, especially the Bible and the publication "Aid to Bible Understanding." He was also known for his wise sayings. Some of Dad's quotes were: "If life hands you lemons, make lemonade, deal with it ." "If you don't know how to make grits and stir it right, don't make them at all." "Never travel without money in your wallet. You never know what could happen." "Don't invite people into your home if you're not going to feed them." A very wise man! He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn C. Walker, all five children, Terri (Ray) Nestell, VA, Roland (Rhonda) Walker, Ohio, Victor (Leticia Walker) FL, Elaine Walker, NY, and Wendi Walker, NC; three grandsons, Christopher Walker, Steven (Emily) Walker, and Eric M. Hoyte; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who affectionately called him Uncle "D". Our Husband/Father/Grandfather/Uncle/Brother-in-law will be dearly missed. He believed in the hope of everlasting life as promised in Revelations 21:4 and John 15:28,29. He recently said, "I had a good family; stick with Jehovah!". Jehovah will bring back those sleeping in death to a paradise earth. "They will hear his voice and come out ." Then he will ask? "Carolyn, is my food ready? I'm hungry". Love you, Dad! "The Quiet Protector"