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A Tribute To A Great Man of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Curtis L. Walker
Husband, Father, Educator & Brother
October 15, 1932 to October 8, 2006
From Georgia to Detroit to Aliquippa
At 7, Curtis came to Aliquippa where
he left his small home each day as a
boy, delivered papers and began his
walk to school.
The road he traveled ultimately turned
Dr. Walker into an administrator in the
Aliquippa public schools. A few years
ago, he retired from the Pittsburgh
Public Schools, where he was one of
the district's first black deputy
superintendents.
A Tireless Warrior for Children
“Whether or not you reach your
goals in life depends entirely on
how well you prepare for them
and how badly you want them.
You're eagles! Stretch your
wings and fly to the sky.”
Dr. Ronald E. McNair
“Men, real men of Omega
caliber, strive for that
which is most difficult of
attainment.”
Walter H. Mazyck-1925
Dedicated Family Man
In seventh grade, he noticed Margie Byrd, a little girl with a twinkle in her eye.
They later became high school sweethearts and married in 1956. Curt and
Margie raised three daughters; Curtistine Walker, Anita Walker and Cara Walker.
Dr. Walker worked extra jobs to take them on family vacations during the
summer. At home, his wife was the hand of discipline, but Dr. Walker was the ear
of compassion. "He doted on us," said his youngest daughter, Cara Walker.
Curt’s Omega Sweetheart
In August of 2006, the couple celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary.
FRIENDSHIP
While serving the Lord and spending time with his family were most important to
him, Bro. Walker also enjoyed fraternizing with fellow Men of Omega.
Commitment To Service
Dr. Walker organized for the
Pittsburgh chapter of the
United Negro College Fund
and was active with the
Panhellenic Council and other
social, educational and
fraternal organizations.
Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance & Uplift
Bro. Walker lived his life emulating Omega’s Four Cardinal principles. Although
he will be missed, his memory lives forever because he was a true Bridge
Builder. Always the master of his own fate, Curt met any challenge face to face.
LIFE
A crust of bread and a corner to sleep in,
A minute to smile and an hour to weep in,
A pint of joy to a peck of trouble,
And never a laugh but the moans come double
And that is life!
A crust and a corner that love makes precious,
With the smile to warm and the tears to refresh us,
And joy seems sweeter when cares come after,
And a moan is the finest of foils for laughter
And that is Life!
-Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Bro. Curtis Walker, Omega Chapter