Mr. James Robert Walker Jr.

Mr. James Robert Walker Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Columbia, SC. Born in Seneca, SC, he was the second youngest of seven children, of the late Mr. James Walker, Sr. and Mrs. Omie Rena Preston Walker. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Seneca during his youth. After marriage to the love of his life, Dorothy Smalls Walker, he joined St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Columbia and served several years on the chancel choir and was a former member of the vestry. Mr. Walker, mostly known as “Bob”, attended public schools in Seneca and graduated from Blue Ridge High School in the Class of 1956. He furthered his education at Benedict College and Palmer Business College in Columbia. After serving his country honorably in the United States army, he was employed with the Allied-Signal Corporation in Irmo, SC. from which he retired after twenty-five years of service. He also worked part-time at the former Laurel Hill Club and at the Forest Lake Country Club. Mr. Walker was a faithful volunteer in his community. He was a charter member of the Colonial Park Neighborhood Association in which he served as treasurer for many years. He was recognized as a “Volunteer of the Year” by his neighborhood association and the Eau Claire Community Council. He was a member of Club 24, a private community service and social organization for married couples. This allowed for additional charitable and civic service efforts during his retirement. Bob was a very proud gentleman, personable, with a keen sense of humor, which made him a very likeable individual. He was fun-loving and enjoyed socializing, but he mostly preferred his solitude and being very much a “homebody”, reading and watching his favorite sports and other programs on television. On October 19, 2023, Bob and Dorothy (Dot) would have enjoyed 60 blessed years of fun and laughter together! He believed that his most important accomplishments in life was being a loving and doting father to his lovely daughter, Michelle, (his pride and joy), and being married to his “boss”, Dot. In addition to his parents, Mr. Walker was predeceased by two brothers, Mr. Marshall Walker and Mr. Clarence Walker; two sisters, Mrs. Rosalee Parker and Mrs. Pearlina White; and a dear cousin, Mrs. Ethel Choice. He leaves to cherish precious memories his wife of sixty years Dorothy Smalls Walker; a daughter Michelle W. (Maj. Ret. Walter L.) Marshall of Blythewood, SC; a brother Wilson (Marie) Walker of Eastover, SC; a sister Cornelia W. Johnson of West Park, Florida and a host of brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews and nieces; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in Mr. Walker's memory to either: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Building Fund C/O St. Luke's Episcopal Church 1300 Pine Street Columbia, SC 29204 - OR - St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Mr. James Robert Walker Jr.

June 1, 1937 - September 13, 2023