Larry Phillips Walker
Larry Phillips Walker is a very loving Son, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend to many. Larry gained his heavenly wings on September 20, 2022.
Larry was born on May 13, 1948 in Waco, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church in Waco, TX. and was baptized by the late Rev. L. H. McCloney. Larry participated in Sunday School, Youth Choir, The Goodwill chorus, Young People’s Department (YPD) and was a member of the Richard Allen Men’s Service Unit (RAMSU).
Larry attended J. H. Hines Elementary School, Wiley Junior High School and graduated from A. J. Moore High School in Waco, Texas in 1966. He furthered his Education at McClennan Community College in Waco, TX., received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Bishop College in Dallas, TX., and went on to obtain his Master’s in Education from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.
After graduating Larry kickstarted his career in teaching and coaching at Ector High School (Odessa, Texas), Texas Lincoln High school (Dallas, Texas), Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas), Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green Kentucky) and Victoria High School (Victoria, Texas). He went on to become the Assistant Athletic Director and Assistant Head Football Coach at La Marque High School (La Marque, Texas) where the La Marque Cougars went on to win a State Championship title. He then became the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Port Author Jefferson High School (Port Author, TX) and then at La Marque High School (La Marque, Texas). From there, Larry took on the roles of Principal, Administrator and Athletic Director at Shekinah Radiance Academy (La Marque, Texas). He also a sales Associate for Polo Ralph Lauren and a runner at Honda of Clear Lake.
In Larry’s spare time he loved golfing with friends, watching football and spending quality time with his grandson Dallas and daughter Kristin.
Larry leaves to cherish his memories his mother Mrs. Loraine Walker, daughters Kristin Blake Parrish, Kelly Danielle Aguilar (Robert), son Paul Samuel Haskins, Sisters Kay Walker Willis, Rita Faye Walker, Brothers Charlie Walker III and William Anthony Dowd II. Grandchildren Dallas Wade Parrish, Harper Meadow Aguilar and Mychal Madison Aguilar. Niece Elbonie Nicole Hatter and nephew Charlie Walker IV. Great nieces, Emariya Hatter, Jada Walker, and Jazz Walker. Great nephew Jamal Rashard Walker, Jaylon Walker. Special cousin Dorcas R. Gaddis, friend Ms. Josey Jacobs, and former spouse Terethia Walker and a host of family, and friends to numerous count.
Viewing: Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 6PM-8PM, Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 E. Main St., League City, TX 77573. Service: Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12:00PM at Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delaney Road, La Marque, TX. 77568
Burial will be at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy., Webster, TX 77598.
Larry’s favorite color is purple. In lieu of flowers please donate to PVILCA, Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) 4219 Roseneath Dr., Houston, Texas 77021 (713) 747-3764 / email:pvilca1940@yahoo.com
RIP Coach Walker. One of the finest men with whom I have ever had the pleasure to work. An honest, hard working, brilliant man and coach. Thank you for the things you taught me and allowing me to share your office. All who were touched by him are better for it. Love you.
When it’s all said and done, about the best thing that can be said of a man is that he was a “good guy”. Larry Walker was a “Good Guy” and every Kid he ever Coached or Taught in any way is a much better person for having been in his presence.
Heaven has him now…..and Heaven is a better place just having Coach Walker there.
Leave the light on Larry…the rest of us will be along shortly.
Coach Arbo
We express our sincere condolences to the family of Larry Walker. He is a great man and great member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity that personified the Cardinal Principals of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift as he worked tirelessly to educate and empower everyone to become successful in life. We pray God gives all peace and understanding during this difficult time.
From Omega Brothers of Galveston County
My sincere condolences to the family of Coach Walker. I am so blessed to say that I received many lessons from a fantastic coach, teacher, counselor and friend during the time we shared at WKU. My many memories of Coach Walker are cherished and I can only try to pass on some of his inspiration to my family.
It doesn’t matter how a person “Dies”….what matters is how they “Lived”!
Larry Walker LIVED an exemplary life filled with care & compassion for students, student-athletes, co-workers, church members and friends. He was always willing to listen, encourage, redirect or counsel those who needed it. Just as Larry smiled on others…I know God is smiling on him. RIP my friend. You will be missed!!
Larry was a great friend. We coached together and ministered together for many years. He always had a smile and words of hope for everyone. I loved this guy.
See you on the other side Coach.
It was a privilege and an honor to have coached with Larry.
He was the most caring and knowledgeable person
on and off the field. He had the gift of bringing
the best out of everyone he came in contact with,
coaches and players alike.
Thanks for everything coach!
Sincere condolences to the friends and family of Coach Walker. May God provide comfort for you.
I had the pleasure of meeting coach Walker in high school from 1994 through 1997 while playing football at LaMarque high school. I would describe him as a great man, a great mentor of young men, and a faithful Christian. He was one of the coaches that I could tell really cared about our future. Coach Walker will definitely be missed, but the lessons that he taught us and the impact that he made a on us will continue to live through us.
God Bless,
Brian O’Neal