Todd Jeffery Walker

It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the passing of Todd Jeffery Walker, Buford, GA, who was a beloved father, family member and pillar of our community. Todd was surrounded by loved ones when he succumbed to a sudden cardiac arrest on April 15, 2023, in the comfort of his Buford, Ga. home, at the tender age of 66 years old.

Todd is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Zachery Walker & Isadora Walker, Woodstock, GA; granddaughter: Kaia, girlfriend: Debra Romero, Buford, GA, immediate family members: Marla Walker of Madison, WI, Brenda (Norm) Dahl, Pardeeville, WI, Troy Walker, LaCrosse, WI, and Tyler (Patti) Walker, Columbus, WI, along with many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father Marland, mother, Dorothy and Step-Father Cecil Hendricks.

Todd was born in Portage, WI, and spent his formative years in and around the small town of Rio, Wi. Todd spent his childhood years riding dirt bikes, playing sports, and spending time with his brothers and sisters.  Todd graduated in 1974 from Rio High School and earned a two-year degree from Madison Area Technical College. During college, Todd worked at his uncle Bill’s restaurant ‘The Top Hat’ in Middleton, Wi. where his love for the culinary arts grew. 

After university, Todd spent his working career in the food industry, advancing into corporate America for various food chain and restaurant groups which eventually relocated him to the Metro Atlanta area in 2003 with his ex-wife of 30 years; Debra (Ripp) Walker and son. 

While around the Atlanta area, Todd quickly became involved with various groups before later forming SELECTBUILT Construction with his son, Zachery, in 2018. As principal at SELECTBUILT Todd was heavily involved in various networking groups such as BNI, ABA, Chamber of Commerce etc. serving in leadership positions as his colleagues, and friends, embraced Todd’s business visions and personal ideals. He was also involved in various charity organizations and men’s groups through the church.

Todd will be remembered as an outspoken, salt-of-the-earth soul, and a light in any room. His words were spoken with such conviction, that not only did people believe what he said, but acquaintances could rely on him in a time of need. Todd brought friends together, and loved cooking and dancing the night away, all the while making everyone feel welcome. He loved his Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers. Some of his hobbies included rafting, traveling, and snorkeling. While he lived a full life, his time on Earth hasn’t seemed long enough.

A man that will be missed by many, forgotten by none, and is now resting peacefully in heaven. 
It’s never Goodbye - just see you later. Love you, Dad. Forever and Always. 

To share in the remembrance of Todd Jeffrey Walker there will be a Celebration of Life this Saturday 4/22 @ 2 pm located at the Fellowship Bible Church (480 W Crossville Road, Roswell, GA, 30075) and share drink’s afterward at Houck’s Grille (10930 Crabapple Road, B130, Roswell, GA, 30075).

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Todd at hamiltonmillchapel.com.