Mr. Alex Walker

***MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MR. ALEX WALKER ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023. PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES BELOW THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE CHURCH***** ****MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THE CHURCH. HAND SANITIZER WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED AT THE CHURCH. ________________________________________ ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE FROM HOME, YOU HAVE (3) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Mt. Zion Baptist Church's website at: mtzionkalamazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in mtzionbaptistkalamazoo -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a facebook account. after logging in, type in Myzionbaptistkalamazoo ***FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT USE THE INTERNET, YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE SERVICE ON YOUR PHONE BY CALLING: (269) 206-9635 _______________________________________________ THE OBITUARY Alex Walker (The Barber) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born March 29, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Arthur and Erie B. Walker. Alex graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School where he was a decorated athlete and then went on to complete Barber School. Alex joined the Air Force Reserves right after high school from 1961-1967, he was a part of the 96th Combat Support Group. He returned to Kalamazoo, taking classes to become a professional barber and later achieved that goal in 1969 registering with the state of Michigan. He participated in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College´s Special Eight Week Minority Businessmen´s Institute, which he received a certificate of completion. He later started his own business, Sportsman's Barber Shop which he owned and operated for over 50 years. Alex accepted Christ in 1952 and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church for many years. Alex believed in giving back to the community that he lived in and for over 50 years he has touched the hearts of many and assisted hundreds of people in a variety of ways. He always accepted people for where they were and never passed judgment. He gave selflessly and created a safe space for many people on the northside of Kalamazoo, including the beloved barbershop aka The Gentlemen´s Club which was a cherished space for the Barber Shop Gang throughout the years. Alex was preceded and death by his parents, Arthur and Missionary Erie B. Walker, brothers; Moses Walker, Arthur Walker, Elder Tommy Walker, and Pastor Amos Walker, sisters; Missionary Nellie Hurtt, Missionary Birda Lee Walker, and Doris McCoy, a son Eric Minines and granddaughter Kira Minines. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a sister, Stella Dixon of Kalamazoo; 3 sons, Maurice (Kim) Fisher of Temecula, CA, Aaron (Maria) Walker of Grand Rapids, MI, and Khyreef Powell of Detroit MI. A daughter Vikita (Dotch) Phillips of Perrysburg, OH; Grandchildren: Ariel Fisher, Alisha Fisher and Aleah Fisher all of Temecula, CA, Bryan Farwana of Kalamazoo, MI, Alycia Minines of Wesley Chapel, FL, Nigel Minines of Kalamazoo, MI, Tatiana Walker of Altamonte Springs, FL and Lorraine Phillips of Kalamazoo Michigan. Alex's chosen children and grandchildren in Love, Emery Smith of Los Angeles, CA, Kim (Eddie) Reynolds and William (Ingrid) Smith all of Kalamazoo, MI, his special chosen granddaughters, TaKarra (Bright Eyes) Dunning and Khaliah Powell both of Kalamazoo, MI, Lexi Graves of Oviedo, FL and LaCaya Smith of Auburn Hills, MI; special chosen grandsons: Kareem Powell of Kalamazoo, Mi and Jayven Graves of Detroit, MI; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He will be greatly missed!

Mr. Alex Walker

March 29, 1943 - August 9, 2023