Walter James Goines Jr.

Walter James Goines, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born on April 11, 1970, and was a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was employed as a cook at Parkridge Hospital.

Walter was a master cook and he truly loved his craft. The kitchen was his sanctuary and cooking was his art form. He poured his heart, precision and creativity into every dish. Through cooking he brought people together, created lasting memories and healing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Goines; father, Walter Goines; and grandmother, Lucy Coleman.

Walter is survived by his sons, Walter Wallace of Gwinnett County, GA and Javion Swanson of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Lugenia Donaldson of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Elder Elisha Donaldson of St. Louis MO; brother, Timothy Goines of Nashville, TN; nephews, Michael Jones and E. Nathaniel both of St. Louis, MO and Timothy (Asia) Goines, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA; nieces, Hannah Donaldson of Raleigh, NC, Justice Fearn and Jira Ricks both of Chattanooga, TN; great niece, Jadaya Paris of Chattanooga, TN; great nephew, Dylan Rogers of St. Louis, MO; special friend, Pamela Bonds of Chattanooga, TN; other relatives and friends.

A Visitation for Walter will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services-Franklin Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 12:30 pm with Elder Elisha Donaldson officiating.

Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2116 Shepherd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414.

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