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Sidney Bernard Walker Sr.

August 12, 1961 — June 12, 2025

Sidney Bernard Walker Sr., 63, of Hickory passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home. Born August 12th, 1961, he was the son of Nathaniel Shortie Walker and Mamie Ella Elmore Walker. A proud Hickory High School alum, he brought heart, humor, and a helping hand wherever he went. Whether working with Eneco or tinkering around as a gifted handyman, he was always the guy who could fix just about anything with a smile and probably a joke or two. His sense of humor lit up every room, and his quick wit made him a natural-born jokester. He had a special place in his heart for his "cowboy pictures", cowboy TV shows, and playing chess. He was an undefeated player amongst his friends and family. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and connection.

He is survived by his significant other, Rusty N. Keller of Hickory, NC; his sister, Faye Butler of Hickory, NC; his two brothers, Jewel Walker of Morganton, NC and Christopher Walker of Hickory, NC; his five children, Lashanda Streeter of Hickory, NC, Sidney B. Walker Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Natrae Yarber (Michael) of Thomasville, NC, Jeremiah Walker of Hickory, NC, and Vanessa Walker of Hickory; his six grandchildren, Ahmad Smith, Jasieh Tipps, Jayden Walker, Jazyan Streeter, Alectra Lawrence, Michaela Yarber; his special friends, Robert Jones, Christopher Holmes, Robert Long, David Snider, and Chris Merritt; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Walter T. Elmore, and his sister, Sandra A. Ramseur.

A service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 416 2nd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Walker family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.

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