James "Jimmy" Morton Walker went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2018. He was born on October 8, 1938 in Charlotte NC to William and Mae Walker. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife June Cheek Walker. They were happily married for 53 years. He was one of ten children and lived on the west side of the city for most of his life. He graduated from West Mecklenburg High School. He has 6 years of service in the US Navy. He was a former member of American Legion Post # 353 and a current member of the Huntersville Post #321. He was a founding member of Assurance United Methodist Church and former member of Chadwick United Methodist Church. He retired from Suburban Propane after 18 years.
He loved children and always had a pocket full of candy to give them, adults too! That's how he got the nickname "Candy Man." Jimmy will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his brother William M Walker Jr. of Pineville NC. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews which he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his sisters Jean Beaty, Betty Keener, Catherine Anderson, Nancy Goldner, Doris Chavers, Gay Black, Brenda McRorie and Vickie Zimmerman.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimmy's life will be held at Assurance United Methodist Church on Sunday September 16, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be after the service. Memorials may be made to Assurance United Methodist Church, 9700 Mount Holly Huntersville Rd.
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