James "Jimmy" J. Walker
September 21, 1925 - April 28, 2013
Myrtle Beach
James Joseph Walker, 87, husband of Ruth Pearl Owens Walker, of Myrtle Beach, went to his eternal home on Sunday, April 28th at his residence surrounded by family.
Mr. Walker was born in Queens, NY on September 21, 1925 a son of the late Alfred F. and Helen W. Walker. He graduated from St. John's High School and then served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was stationed in Myrtle Beach where he met his wife of 67 years. Mr. Walker made his home in Myrtle Beach and was educated under James E. Cooney, the first architect in Myrtle Beach and became an architectural draftsman. He designed many of the beautiful homes, churches, and motels in this area. He also became an estimator and project manager for E.W. Jerdon Construction Co., Cayce Co. and part-time in his retirement years with Sun-Belt Homes.
He was very active in First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and a deacon. In 1964, he became a charter member of Ocean View Baptist Church where he also served as a choir member, the church clerk, and a deacon. He was a member of the 3 gallon plus club of the American Red Cross Blood program. His favorite pastimes included golfing, gardening, and singing in the church choir.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl; three daughters, Beverly McKnight (Harry) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Vicki Williams (Bill) of Isle of Palms, SC, and Patsy Lott (Dennis) of Goose Creek, SC; six grandchildren, Derek McKnight, Aaron McKnight, Lloyd Williams (Kristin), Rachel Williams and fiancé Matt Stanley, Lindsay Clever (Michael) and Brittany Lott; one great-granddaughter, Macie Clever; one sister, Lillian Jewell of Columbus, NC. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and sister-in-laws, Alverda Byrd and Jean Walker.
The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Hospice Care of South Carolina, especially Kathy, Lajuanna, and John.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 1st at Ocean View Baptist Church. Visitation will be held in the church parlor from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ocean View Baptist Church, 7300 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or American Red Cross, Coastal SC Chapter, 3531 Pampas Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net.
