Obituary for James Ralph Walker Print James R. Walker, 67, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1951, the son of Ralph C. Walker and Betty J. (Brooks) Walker. Jim participated with many agencies to help communities, he was the director of the Tri-County Agency of the United Way of Battle Creek.
Jim retired as a Int’l UAW Rep out Region 1C. He was active in the Democratic Party, placing signs and handing out fliers. Jim was a lifelong member and an avid supporter of the Andrus Street Church of God.
Jim is survived by his Wife, Susan J. (Kelley) Walker; Son, James R. Walker Jr.; Daughter, Kelley (Marc) Johnson; Sister, Kathy (Greg) Rogers; Grandchildren, Calvin, Alivia, Marcus, Makayla and Marshall and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Betty J. Walker. Jim was an avid golfer, he loved watching sports, traveling with his family, seeing new places, being involved in the church, telling jokes and making people laugh.
He was a great man that loved helping people any way that he could. Jim committed himself to what he believed in no matter the cost to himself or his family. He will truly be missed by those that knew him and loved him.
To send flowers to the family of James Ralph Walker, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Immediate Need Select Language ▼ Contact Us / Location James Ralph Walker September 28, 1951 – February 18, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for James Ralph Walker Print James R. Walker, 67, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on September 28, 1951, the son of Ralph C. Walker and Betty J. (Brooks) Walker.
Jim participated with many agencies to help communities, he was the director of the Tri-County Agency of the United Way of Battle Creek. Jim retired as a Int’l UAW Rep out Region 1C. He was active in the Democratic Party, placing signs and handing out fliers.
Jim was a lifelong member and an avid supporter of the Andrus Street Church of God. Jim is survived by his Wife, Susan J. (Kelley) Walker; Son, James R. Walker Jr.; Daughter, Kelley (Marc) Johnson; Sister, Kathy (Greg) Rogers; Grandchildren, Calvin, Alivia, Marcus, Makayla and Marshall and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Betty J. Walker.
Jim was an avid golfer, he loved watching sports, traveling with his family, seeing new places, being involved in the church, telling jokes and making people laugh. He was a great man that loved helping people any way that he could. Jim committed himself to what he believed in no matter the cost to himself or his family.
He will truly be missed by those that knew him and loved him. To send flowers to the family of James Ralph Walker, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. First Visitation When Thursday, February 21st, 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service Address 375 W. Dickman Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s visitation Guaranteed delivery before James’s visitation begins Second Visitation When Friday, February 22nd, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am Location Andrus Street Church of God Address 765 Andrus Street Battle Creek, MI 49015 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s visitation Guaranteed delivery before James’s visitation begins Service Information When Friday, February 22nd, 2019 11:00am Officiating Pastor Jake Affeldt Location Andrus Street Church of God Address 765 Andrus Street Battle Creek, MI 49015 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s Service Guaranteed delivery before James’s service begins Interment Information Location Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Address 1490 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for James’s interment Guaranteed same-day hand delivery.
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