Earnest James Walker

September 5, 1939 - June 10, 2026

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Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Thursday 6/11, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 6/12, 8:00 am

service

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 |

Friday 6/12, 11:00 am

cemetery

Rose Hill Cemetery

603 E. Everly Brothers Blvd

Central City, KY 42330

Friday 6/12

CENTRAL CITY – Earnest James Walker, 86, of Central City, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born September 5, 1939, in Muhlenberg County to Earnest and Mary Walker, along with his brothers Raymond and Floyd Walker. Earnest graduated from MC High School in 1957, where he then went into the Air Force. He served four years in California, but also in China on the Island of Formosa, where he was a teletype operator between the USA and Russia.

Earnest lived a strong Christian life, serving his church New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, as their treasurer for more than 30 years. Anyone who knew Ernie knew how much he loved gardening, UK basketball, and the Dodgers.

Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and grandson, Logan Walker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Walker (Carr); children, Beverly (Mike) Ryan and James (Linda) Walker; step-children, Sheri Beth (Jeff) Arnold and Terry (Ginger) Carr; grandchildren, Joshua Walker, Taylor Henderson, Jackson Ryan, Courtney (Chase) Clark, and Trent (Taylor) Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Asher Clark and Tucker Arnold.

Funeral services are being handled by Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for family at 4:00PM and public at 5:00PM at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00AM at the funeral home with Bro. Jewel Martin officiating, assisted by Chase Clark. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 | Map

Thursday 6/11, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 | Map

Friday 6/12, 8:00 am

Tucker Funeral Home

113 North Third Street

Central City, KY 42330

270-754-1551 | Map

Friday 6/12, 11:00 am

Rose Hill Cemetery

603 E. Everly Brothers Blvd

Central City, KY 42330

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Friday 6/12

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Nancy I’m so sorry to hear this today. Love and prayers for you. Thinking of the good times with you and carol Ann ❤️❤️

My condolences are offered to the family and friends. We have been well acquainted since the late 1980s; I thought highly of him and appreciated his friendship. I will be praying for his dear family. Curtis McGehee

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Walker family and friends. You are in my prayers.

In memory of Earnest James Walker, Joan McClellan lit a candle

In the few years I worked with Ernie at SMR, he taught me so much about water sampling as well as what to see and look for when i was out in the woods.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I hate to see this! I worked with Ernie more than 30 years ago. He was a wonderful person.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.