John T. Walker (bishop)
John Thomas Walker (July 27, 1925 – September 30, 1989) was Bishop of Washington from 1977 to 1989 in the Episcopal Church. From 1978 to 1989, he also served as Dean of Washington National Cathedral. Previously, he served as Bishop Coadjutor from 1976 to 1977 and Bishop Suffragan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American Bishop of Washington.
The Right Reverend John Thomas Walker | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Washington | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Washington |
| In office | 1977–1989 |
| Predecessor | William Creighton |
| Successor | Ronald H. Haines |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Washington National Cathedral (1978-1989) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | February 19, 1955 by Richard S. M. Emrich |
| Consecration | June 29, 1971 by John E. Hines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1925 Barnesville, Georgia, United States |
| Died | September 30, 1989 (aged 64) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Washington National Cathedral |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Joseph Walker & Mattie Wyche |
| Spouse | Rosa Maria Flores |
| Children | 3 |
| Previous post(s) | Suffragan Bishop of Washington (1971-1976) Coadjutor Bishop of Washington (1976-1977) |
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