E. L. Murphy Walker, of Rockford departed this earthly life February 17, 2024. He was born April 30, 1946 in Prescott, Arkansas the son of Finus Sr. and Larceluia  Walker. E. L. lived in Rockford most his life coming from Prescott. He married Emma Lou Williams, October 13, 1966; she preceded him in death. E.L. was employed by the United State Post Office 30 years before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. E.L. was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. He graduated from West High School.

E.L.  leaves to cherish many loving memories, three daughters, Annette Walker, Tammy Walker Harvey and Beatrice Walker; eight grandchildren, Hykeshia Fisher, Jimandrik Gulley, Qulyndreia Harvey, Quon Harvey,  Sir Douglas Dismuke Jr., BeYonce` Dismuke, Neriah Walker and Lanetta Hanna; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Wright, Brenda Walker, Betty Stephens and Mary Robertson; and brother Hal Walker; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including god daughter, Tiltyla Stone; god granddaughter, Syeria Scott; special friends Elmer "Mac" and Roy "Rabbit" Douglas. He was predeceased by his parents; wife; and son, Dewayne Walker; brothers, Willie Sr., Charles, Henry and Finus Walker Jr.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at Bethel Baptist Church 724 Harrison Ave.  Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.