Emmanuel Walker was born in Harlindale, Mississippi on December 2,1944 to the parentage of Eddie and Viola Walker. He received his formal education at Booker T. Washington High School and Allstate Business School. He was employed as a printer and driver for Thomas Reprographics Inc. for 30+ years until he retired.

He enjoyed watching sports, shopping and playing internet games of chance.

He was proceeded in death by both parents; one daughter Shannon Walker; two sisters Emma Davis and Olean Davis and one brother-Bennie Walker.

He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters- Momnica Tucker (Derrick), Kamilah Wheatley (Kenneth) and Ashley Walker; one son Anthony Travis Emmanuel Walker, Jr. four sisters Mary Dixon, Johnnie Reagler (Bennie Sr.), Zenobia Young-Wilborn and Beverly Young (Adam); two brothers- Jesse Walker (Carmella) and Patrick Young; 22 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.