Johnny Walker

A celebration of life for Bro. Johnny Walker, 93, of Corinth, MS will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Oakland Baptist Church with interment at Corinth National Cemetery. Dr. Randy Bostick will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Oakland Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Drew Walker, Brad Gatlin, Jon Pinkston, Jordan Pinkston, Bubba Burns, and Karen Burns.

Johnny Walker was born on August 2, 1932, in Gibson County, TN, to the late Auston Lee Walker and Pauline “Polly” Walker. He entered his heavenly home on January 1, 2026. Johnny owned and operated Johnny Walker TV Service in Union City and later served as a manager at Bluff City Electronics in Union City and Memphis. He also gave his time and leadership as past president of both the Union City Civitan Club and the Acts 4:20 Club. Family was very important to Johnny, and he valued the time he spent with them, especially his grandchildren.

In 1971, Johnny answered God’s call to ministry, a decision that shaped the rest of his life. He became known not only for his kindness and service, but for his unwavering passion for winning souls for the Lord. He faithfully pastored Wynnburg Baptist Church, Hopewell Baptist Church, Ellistown Baptist Church, and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He also served as interim pastor for Reelfoot Baptist Church, West Corinth Baptist Church, Glendale Baptist Church, and Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Johnny served wherever he was needed—whether in the pulpit, in his community, or simply in the quiet, everyday ways that reveal a servant’s heart. Though his physical abilities became limited in later years, his devotion to living a meaningful, Christ-centered life never faded.

Those left to honor Bro. Johnny’s Memory include his wife of 74 years, Louise Walker; son, John R. “Jay” Walker (Teresa); daughters, Vicki Clark (John) and Carol Pinkston (Jim); grandchildren, Dr. Brad Gatlin (Crissy), Drew Walker (Vanessa), Jon Pinkston (Courtney), Jordan Pinkston (Shannon), Karen Burns (Bubba); 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Keith, and Bobbie Hankins.

His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the churches he shepherded, and the many hearts he helped guide toward the Lord. Those who knew him will remember not only the life he lived, but the love, faith, and purpose with which he lived it.

Magnolia Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bro. Johnny Walker.