Walter, affectionally known as “Marlon” was born on June 14, 1972, to the late Pastor Walter & Charlie Mae Humphrey-Saboor in Cleveland, Ohio.
He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of his father and Pastor.
During his formative years, he completed his early education at St. Catherine’s Catholic School and received his high school diploma from the Bedford Heights High School in Bedford Heights, Ohio.
Upon completion of High School, after accepting his call to ministry, Walter relocated to Nashville, TN and enrolled into the American Baptist College, where he completed his education earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Education. He later enrolled into South University, receiving his Master of Divinity degree. At the time of his transition, he was earning his Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and Theological Studies.
Walter was a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated. You would often hear him yell “BLUE PHI.”
In 1993, while attending the American Baptist College, he met Ms. Tarnisha Minnis. As a result, they entered Holy Matrimony on April 21, 2001. From this union, two children were born, Alison Nicole and Michael Manasseh.
In his spare time, he loved watching WWF Wrestling, playing video games, and all things Marvel. Additionally, he loved the peacefulness of throwing that line in the water.
In 2008, Walter was appointed Senior Pastor of the Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio where he served until July 2018. It was at this time that he and his family would relocate to the Metro-Atlanta area.
Walter was employed with the Northeast Georgia Healthcare systems. Later he gained employment with Northside Hospital of Atlanta where he was the first African American male Staff Chaplain in their history.
In March 2019, he was appointed Senior Pastor of the Beyond Words Church, affectionally known as “BWC.” While serving BWC, Walter was affirmed to the Office of the Apostle. He served BWC until his earthly departure.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pastor Walter Humphrey, his mother, Charlie Mae Saboor, his Maternal Grandparents Thomas and Viola Dennard, and his Paternal Grandparents Hezekiah and Ludie Pearl Humphrey, five uncles, five aunts and one niece Destiny Deveaux.
On October 6, 2023, Walter entered eternal rest.
He leaves loving and lasting memories to be forever cherished by his wife Prophetess Tarnisha R. Humphrey, his children Ryan Macarthur Humphrey (Columbus, GA), Walter Kyle Humphrey (Cleveland, OH), Christopher Xavier Humphrey (Houston, TX), Alison Nicole Humphrey (Jefferson, GA), Michael Manasseh Humphrey (Jefferson, GA) and Amber Juantay Bain (Cleveland, OH). His grandchildren Messiah Humphrey, Nore’ Humphrey, Destiny Davis and Braylen Humphrey, sisters Pastor Deneen Humphrey (Lawrenceville GA), Melanie Austin (Akron, OH), Makeda Imes (Union City, GA), Kena Deveaux, Shekeya Minnis, and Kizzie Minnis (all of Nassau Bahamas) brothers Christian Wilson (Nashville, TN) and Pastor Andrae Hunter (Cleveland, OH), Shon Minnis and Lamar Johnson (Nassau, Bahamas), nieces Tiffany (Isham) Oliver, Raquel (Ricardo) Miller, Courtney Watts, Cordeisha Bootle, and Siane Wilson, one nephew Rev. Christopher Bloodworth and his favorite Mother-in-Love Ms. Sandra Minnis.
In addition, his memories will be cherished by his loving church family, Beyond Words Church, and a host of other relatives and friends whom he loved deeply.
The Visitation will be held Friday, October 20th between the hours of 3-8pm at Beyond Words Church. The Family will receive friends between the hours of 7-8pm. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 21st at Galilee Christian Church at the hour of 1pm. Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.
