Mr. Anthony Walker was born May 16, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. Anthony was a 1972 graduate of McAdory High School and attended Jefferson State Community College. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile Junction, under the leadership of Rev. L.M. Whigam. He attended Sunday School and was a member of the Progressive Choir. Memories of his life shall be cherished forever by: son, Antione L. Thornton; grandchildren, Cameron, Justin and Eula; a loving mother, Susie Whitely; brothers, Derick (Valencia) Whitely Country Club Hills, IL, Clifford (Katrina) Whitely Pleasant Grove, AL; sisters, Belinda Marion Brown Midfield, AL, Sonya (Romelle) Tabb Bessemer, AL, and Yvonne (Kenneth) Gulley Bessemer, AL; aunts, Annie Walker Midfield, AL and Ovetta (Charlie) Steele Orlando, FL; special friend, Leah Cade and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends