ROCKY MOUNT - Stephen "Steve" Ike Walker, age 73, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. Born in Nash County on July 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Walker and Carrie Jane Owens Walker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Samuel Walker, Jr.; his brother-in-law, Tony Spears; and his cousin, Jimmie Lee Walker.

Steve is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Walker Proctor and husband, Al, of Wilson; his sons, Stephen Walker and wife, Stacie, of Rocky Mount, David Walker and wife, Temple, of Rocky Mount, and Joey Walker and wife, Julie, of Rocky Mount; their mother, Muriel Stoddard Walker; 10 grandchildren; his sister, Carolyn Jane Spears of Greenville, FL; one niece; 4 nephews.

A private family service will be held.