James Walter Walker

May 14, 1963 - January 27, 2012
James Walter Walker

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James Walter Walker, 48, of Wilmington, NC, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Arlington, TX on May 14, 1963, the son of Walter Frank and Arlene Hoffer Walker. He was preceded in death by his step-son, Darryl Patrick.

A man who not only brought us many laughs and smiles, but also brought a lot of Joy to our lives. James “Jim” Walker was and always will remain in our hearts. A wonderful husband, son, father, brother, and grandfather, he will be dearly missed. Not a day will go by that he won’t be in our hearts and thoughts, as his legacy will continue with us each and everyday. He left us suddenly yet will never be forgotten.

He’s left behind a wife, Gabrielle Walker; children, Kathryn Walker, James Walker and Jennifer Patrick; grandchildren, Victoria Walker, Ashleigh and Adrianna Patrick, David and Alicia Reyes, Aaliyah Davis; sisters, Diane Schaak, Wendy Buck, Joanne Beautenagel, and Jill Walker; brother, Michael Walker; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel by Pastor Eddie Williams.
The family will receive friends at the Cypress Island Club House at 5:00 pm.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington,NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • December 31, 2012
    Derek Cotten says:
    Still think of you Daily, things just arent the same without you around.

  • February 12, 2012
    Susan Keenan says:
    Jim, I miss you

  • February 04, 2012
    Julian F. Simpson says:
    To the Walker Family,I am sorry your loss of such a great person. He was my supervisor in the Wilmington Utilities, he was one of the guys in our group..made us laugh all the time. I will remember him as a friend and a special individual. My condolences, Jeff Simpson

  • February 02, 2012
    Pete and Peggy says:
    R.I.P. Jim You will truley be missed by all of us! The memories we have will forever be in our hearts, Love you! Pete and Peggy

  • January 29, 2014
    Gabrielle walker says:
    Well my love, it's been 2 years now that you left us. We think of you all the time, and speak your name often. We miss you so much. My love for you will be forever.