Earnie Lee S.H.A.C.K Walker A Lifetime Legacy
Established November 2014, The Earnie Lee “SHACK” Walker Foundation thrives to sustain and advance the interests of its members in keeping the legacy and memory of Earnie Lee “SHACK” Walker alive while enhancing pride and quality of life in the community.
Earnie Lee “Shack” Walker was born in Pittsburg, Texas on July 31,1947. He married Bonnie Porter on August 31, 1968 and they began their cherished union of 45 years. He graduated with honors in 1969 with a degree in Mathematics from Prairie View A&M. He began his tenure as a Senior Seismic Processing Technician at Shell Oil & Development. Earnie accepted Christ early in life and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Texas.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandparent, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a peacemaker who strongly valued family and did all he could to help anyone in need. He enjoyed golfing, was an avid runner and was an active community leader.
He was an officer to the Chasewood Civic Club, his local HOA Board and the Neighborhood Watch organization. His greatest joy in life was giving all of himself to whatever he engaged in.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kimberly Omanukwue
President
Lasondra Holloway
Asst. Treasurer
Derrick Parker
Member
Ayanna Parker
Member
Julius Walker
Vice President
Wayne Walker
Fundraising Coordinator
Tammy Walker
Member
Tony Walker
Member
Annette White
Treasurer
Jerral Walker
Public Relations/Chaplain
Anthony Walker
Member
Jerry Walker II
Member
The “SHACK” Foundation has been established to have a positive influence on the community and all the families that are affected by its existence. The “SHACK” Foundation is an organization focused on supporting Humanity and well-being of the citizens of rural Camp County and surrounding communities. The Mission of the Foundation is to help children thrive and build self esteem, strengthen and sustain individual family and community life in rural communities in Texas, especially Pittsburg, Camp County. To help children reach their full potential; to strengthen East Texas communities while providing safe refuge for future generations; to actively protect the minds of our youth and instill in them a desire to succeed and pursue their goals despite obstacles.
The 'SHACK" Foundation will form a partnership with local school districts and the juvenile court system. The “SHACK” Foundation’s goal is to foster a commitment to young people that will promote pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope in the future.
The “SHACK” Foundation will award an annual scholarship to a member of the East Texas community based on high school grades, community involvement, and citizenship.
The “SHACK” Foundation will establish a mentoring program that will seek youth that struggle with overcoming life barriers in their lives, such as poverty, discrimination, abusive situations, addictions, unstable homes, and also academic challenges.
The “SHACK” Foundation will be seeking funding and donation to successfully implement the ELSWF Community Plaza roll out in rural Camp County.