Billy Joe Walker, age 75 of Whitesburg, Georgia, passed away on January 4, 2021.  He was born June 1, 1945 in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late Joseph Andrew Walker, Sr. and the late Ruth Hazel West Walker. 

He worked in construction for forty years.  He loved family more than anything and spending time with his dog, CoCo.  He loved cooking for everyone and his favorite saying was “Come on in – Let’s eat together!” 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Johnny Walker, Edward Walker, and Junior Walker, and a son, Jeff Doolittle.  Survivors include his wife, Laura Willene Jackson Walker of Whitesburg, Georgia; children:  Deborah Fritz and Michael Walker, both of Whitesburg, Georgia and Penny & Chris Rossi of Cedartown, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law: Ronald & Sandra Walker of Carrollton, Georgia; seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM from Whitesburg City Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating.  The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers:  Dale Pierce, Dustin Momman, William Lawson, Tristan Gentry, and Jason Gentry.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.   

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend these gatherings, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available.  

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.