Obituary
James "Jimmy"
Ellisworth Walker
(February 14, 1948 - November 20,
2021)
James "Jimmy" Ellisworth Walker 73,
passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Funeral services will be
conducted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 12:00pm at the Reger Funeral
Chapel by Rev. Charles Floyd. He was born on February 14, 1948 in
Huntington WV the son of the late Harold and Ramona Walker. In addition to
his parents he was preceded by two sisters Phyllis (Bill) Clagg and Sue
(Sam) Stanley and his wife Goldie Marie Walker. Jim served his country in
the Vietnam War where he was wounded and lost his eye sight. He was awarded
the Purple Heart for his wounds. He was an avid baseball player as well as
a state wrestler for Huntington High School. Jim was honored to have a field
at St. Clouds Commons named in his honor to carry on his love of baseball.
Jim is survived by four nieces Debbie (Kent) Sargent, Gidget (Nub) Ross, Amy
Shephard, Angie Clagg and nephew John Clagg. A host of very special cousins
and friends who loved him. Friends may call from 11:00am until service time
on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, WV.
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