Jim Henry Walker

RED OAK – Jim Henry Walker, age 99, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.  Born in Nash County, NC on August 22, 1927, he was the son of the late John Jasper Walker and Hettie Ester Rose Walker.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lula Belle Daniels Walker; his son, Donald Henry Walker; his daughter, Ellen Patricia Walker; his daughter-in-law, Sandra Sykes Walker; his brothers, Ira “Clayton” Walker, Francis Ray Walker, and John Jasper “Junior” Walker, Jr.; and his sister, Evelyn Ester Walker.

A veteran of the United States Army, Jim served his country overseas during WWII and did so proudly.  He was a longtime member of Community Christian Church in Nashville where he was a Deacon.  In his spare time, Jim enjoyed working in his flower and vegetable gardens.  Above all else, he especially loved spending time with his family and friends. A devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and good friend to many, Jim will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Walker Powell (Allen); his son, Francis Charles “Buddy” Walker; his granddaughter, Amy Hoeing; his great-grandson, Joseph Hoeing; his great-niece whom he considered a granddaughter, Missy Brantley (Joshua) and her children, Gabriel and Samuel Brantley; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Daniel West officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.