Mr. James Walker

WALKER, Mr. James - Age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his residence. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 6917 M.L. King Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Rushing, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. James will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Monday with family present from 5-7 p.m. Mr. James E. Walker, affectionally known as “Jim”, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his residence at the blessed age of 80. Mr. James E. Walker was born January 6, 1933 in Nash, TX the son of the late Emmitt and Beatrice Walker. On January 26, 1960 James & the late, Julia Wimberly were married. He was a long time member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, Hospitality member, Usher and Security Officer. James loved the Lord and was selfless when helping others. James loved spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with his brothers. He was everyone’s honorary mechanic. James served his country in the US Army & Air Force. Mr. Walker leaves to cherish his memory: five daughters, Debbie Walker of Flint, Gwendolyn (Keith) Elam of Waynesville, MO, Della Thompson of Dallas, TX, Audrey Edmonds of Ohio, and Crystal (Calvin) Johnson of Dallas, TX; two sons, Robert Thompson of Tucson, AZ and Donald (Donna) Miller of Dallas, TX; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter; sisters, Pauline Abney of Cedar Hills, TX, Betty Daniel of Plano, TX; brothers, John (Madeline) Walker of Trenton, NJ, Henry, Emmitt, Howard, Bennie, Robert (Rosie) Walker and Samuel (Beth) Walker, all of Flint; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. Mr. James Walker was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Walker; daughter, Shirley Thompson; sons, Deo Thompson, Jr. and Lee Thompson; parents, Emmitt and Beatrice Walker; and brother, Maurel Walker.

Mr. James Walker

January 6, 1933 - September 24, 2013