Paul J. Walker III

Paul J. Walker III, born on August 26, 1948, in Milford, Delaware, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware. He dedicated 30 years of his life to serving as a correctional officer retiring as a captain at Sussex Correctional Institute in Georgetown, DE.

A veteran, Paul served in the Army during the Vietnam War from March 1968 to April 1969. He was notably involved in his local community, participating in Pop Warner football, which showcased his commitment to nurturing youth sports. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and gardening, and he was a passionate supporter of Jeff Gordon and his favorite sports teams, the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles.

Paul is survived by his son Paul J. Walker IV and wife Andrea, his son Samuel J. Walker and wife Jessica, his brother Stanley Walker and wife Connie, and his sister Lynette Whealton and husband Bill, as well as his grandchildren Ashton Walker, Shaila Bitler and husband Adam, Samuel H. Walker, and Sophia Walker. Paul also cherished his great-grandchildren Jason Sharp and Colton Bitler, along with another great-grandchild who is yet to be born, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul J. Walker Jr. and C. Elizabeth (Scott) Walker, and his wife, Donna Rae (Wells) Walker.

Family and friends are invited to join in honoring his life. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a funeral service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, both at Crossroad Community Church, located at 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Interment will take place on the same day at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Sussex in Millsboro, DE, beginning at 2:00 PM.

Flowers accepted but donations are encouraged to be sent to Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.