James Carl Walker's Obituary
After an imperishable bout with cancer, James Carl Walker 77, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends in Lone Star, Texas on August 19, 2022. He was born in Kilgore, Texas on July 24, 1945, to George and Alice Walker. Growing up in the Cross Roads community, just outside of Kilgore, was the foundation of his family and many lifelong friends. In his childhood he was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and continued his faith until his passing as a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Ore City, Texas. Mr. Walker graduated from Kilgore High School in 1965, married his first wife MaryAnn Morris and had a son Kirt, until he was drafted by the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer at Fort Hood Army post achieving Sharpshooter (Rifle), Marksman (Pistol) and the National Defense Service medals until he was honorably discharged in 1968. Mr. Walker and wife MaryAnn moved to Waco, Texas until graduating from Texas State Technical College, both with degrees in Dentistry as Dental Technicians when they moved to Shreveport, Louisiana in 1972. For the next five years James and MaryAnn worked for Crown Dental lab until moving to Tyler, Texas in 1976. Starting their own Dental Laboratory, they worked together until 1979 when they divorced and Mr. Walker moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas. Over the next year or so, Mr. Walker was blessed and married his second wife Beverly Barnwell and they spent the next 39 years together living in Longview, Texas and eventually settling in Lone Star, Texas. Over the course of those years, Mr. Walker started and operated a successful Dental Laboratory, Star Dental Lab, in Diana, Texas, servicing and supporting Dentists in the Northeast Texas area. He sold his business and was semi-retired but continued to work as an independent contractor providing services in the industries of Oil and Gas, Recycling, Commercial Mowing and for the State of Texas. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and true friend to all who knew him. Mr. Walker developed a reputation for giving and it was common to hear, “James Walker, oh he’s a great guy, if he knew you needed it, he’d give you the shirt off his back.” He had a passion and affinity for hunting and fishing and pursed this joy throughout his life while graciously sharing these skills to those who would listen. He had a sharp wit and always enjoyed lively conversation. Mr. Walker leaves behind his son, Kirt Morris (wife Morgan) and two grandchildren, Jackson (8) and Madeline (6) of Spring, Texas. He also leaves behind two sisters Sandy Roffe of Lone Star, Texas, and Pam Schutz (husband Michael) of Springdale, Arkansas, two brothers, Dwain Walker of Altus, Arkansas, and David Walker (wife Carol) of Marshall, Texas. He had many nieces and nephews with a more intimate fatherly relationship with Amanda Walker of Lone Star, Texas and Tonia Walker of Longview, Texas. We would like to acknowledge and give a very special thank you to the wonderful Hospice Nurses of Prime Care Hospice. The family is eternally grateful for your love and kindness during his last days and hours. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM with the funeral following at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to donate to Prime Care Hospice in memory of James Walker.
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