Arnold Walker III Obituary, Cause of Death: Arnold Walker III Remembered by Atlanta and Alcorn State Communities After Reported Passing
The Atlanta community and the Alcorn State University family are mourning the reported passing of Arnold Walker III, a respected athlete, friend, and beloved member of the Alcorn State Braves family.
Walker was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a graduate of Ronald E. McNair High School. He went on to make a lasting mark on the football program at Alcorn State University, where he played running back for the Braves from 2009 through 2014.
During his time at Alcorn State, Walker developed into one of the program’s most accomplished players, earning recognition for his performances on the field and his contributions to the Braves football tradition.
His 2013 season stood out as one of the most impressive campaigns of his collegiate career. Walker started all 12 games and finished the season with 1,191 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, leading the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in both categories.
He averaged 5.3 yards per carry and rushed for more than 100 yards in seven games during the season, demonstrating the consistency and impact that made him a significant contributor to the Alcorn State offense.
News of Walker’s reported passing has brought sadness to those who remember his football career and the promise he showed as a young athlete. For the Alcorn State community, his name remains connected to a memorable period in Braves football and to the accomplishments he achieved during his time on the field.
As family, friends, former teammates, classmates, and members of the Alcorn State community mourn his reported loss, Walker’s legacy as an accomplished Braves running back will continue to be remembered.
May Arnold Walker III rest in peace, and may his family, friends, teammates, and all those who knew him find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
