Garland J. Walker Sr., age 84, of Richmond, Va., gained his wings on September 9, 2025.  Garland was born to the late Elder Ephfrom R. Walker Sr. and Gladys R. Walker. He graduated from Armstrong High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force. Soon after that, he accepted a job with the Richmond Fire Department where he was one of the first African American firefighters.

Garland had many hobbies and skills, which included carpentry, and also working with tile and stained glass.

He is survived by his children, Garland J. Walker Jr. (Candida), Donyale Y. Walker and Patrice S. Beckett-Cain (Quintin); grandchildren, La'Quana Fields, Krystal Fields, Breanna Walker, Tameisha Walker, Cierra Beckett, and Quintin Cain Jr.; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.