James Harold Walker, Sr.,75, of Nederland, passed away on January 17, 2014 at his residence in Nederland.
He was born on September 12, 1938 to the late Lillie Mae Comeaux and Nouvier Walker in Beaumont. James proudly served in the U. S. Navy, and was owner and operator of Walker Scales and Equipment.
He is survived by his wife Tonna Walker; daughters, Jalynn Rosetta and husband Kevin; Michelle Callaway and husband Bobby; Tina Taylor, all of Nederland; Regina McManus and husband Curtis of Jasper and son James Walker, Jr., sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, also his son David Walker.
Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home, 1605 Ave. H, Nederland on Monday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Kevin Badeaux officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery in Town Bluff. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home, on Sunday, January 19 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 5:30 p.m.