Tuesday

We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)

Pray of all involved in the election process today.

James R. “Jimmy” Walker
(March 12, 1935 – November 3, 2008)

U.S. Veteran Mr. James R. “Jimmy” Walker was born on March 12, 1935 and passed away at 3:21AM on Monday, November 3, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 73, a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Greensburg, LA He was the son of the late William H. and Myrtle Bass Walker. He also was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Jimmy was well known for making saddles and tack for horses. He belonged to Operating Engineers Local #406 in Baton Rouge for 50+ years.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annie Gill Walker of Amite; daughter, Jan Walker Pourciau, and husband Chip, Brandon, MS; 2 sons, Randy Walker, and wife Melody, Brandon, MS and John Walker, and wife Charlene, Tickfaw, LA; 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild; a sister, Peggy Chambers, and husband Bruce, Carthage, MS.

He was also preceded in death by a son,James Mike Walker; 2 brothers, Curley Walker, and David Walker; a sister, Doris Ann Walker.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM. Graveside Services on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 1:00PM in Floral Hills Cemetery, Pearl, Ms.

An online Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W next to Coggins-Gentry Ford.

Anna Lee