Karl David Walker

Karl David Walker, affectionately known as “Rascal” was born October 10, 1953 to the late

Delores Walker-Lyle and King David Bordeaux (KD) in Rocky Point, NC. He departed this life

September 10, 2024 in the company of his love ones. His early public education was received in

the Wilmington, Delaware school system. Karl worked for the Wilmington Housing Authority

Maintenance Department after his time in the Marines. Karl and his brother, Maurice, worked

under contract installing storm doors for the Wilmington Housing Authority. He later worked

many years for the Walker Brother Construction Company in Wilmington, DE. Karl loved

listening to oldies, dancing, and cooking pig feet, neckbones, and a pot of beans. He was the

life of family gatherings. He loved socializing with family and friends. Karl was the person to

call when family or friends needed help with home or car repairs. He rarely charged any money

but he would say, “I’ll take a couple of dollars if you have it.” Karl was also the family babysitter

if needed. Karl had quite an expression with words. Some of his favorite sayings were,

“Chello”, “hey twista Lou”, boo-da-boo”, “my hunk of lard”, “you don’t hear me do ya”, and

many more. Karl was slow to anger but if he did get upset, he did not mind crying. Even when

he was happy with joy, he would cry.

Our beloved Karl will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. He will be loved

forever by everyone who was blessed to know him. He was a fighter for life until the end. Karl

accepted Jesus as his personal savior, and he believed that Jesus died on the cross to cover our

sins. He would often refer to “The Man Upstairs”

Karl made a point to let people know that he loved them. When he greeted you, he would

say, “I love you” and when he said goodbye, he would tell you how much he loved you! He

often would greet family and friends with a strong hug or punch in the arm and say “don’t you

know I love you!” Karl was a strong man. He had one of the strongest handshakes ever!

Everyone knew it and would be on guard for his strong grip.

Karl loved and cherished his family, and everyone loved Karl.

Karl leaves to treasure his precious memories his union with Deborah Walker, daughter,

Latanya Walker-Lesesne, grandchildren, Robert Lesesne and Arie Lesesne; sisters, Elease

Hawkins (aka Sally), Patricia Trader (Warner), Michelle Walker (Sife); brothers, Maurice Walker,

Michael Bordeaux and Vernon Bordeaux. Aunt, Julia Bordeaux, a special friend Sife Stevenson,

and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceded in death by his mother, Delores Walker-Lyle, sister, Dr. Emma Burgess, and brothers,

Aubrey Walker and Michael Walker.