James Clayton Walker

Funeral services for James Walker will be held Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bro. Justin Fortenberry officiating.  Burial will follow at Stinson Cemetery.  Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. James Clayton Walker, age 18, of Meridian, MS passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023.

James was a 2023 graduate of Clarkdale High School, where he proudly wore his #73 jersey on the football team playing as a defensive tackle.  He went on to work for Fairbanks Scales as a welder.  He enjoyed fishing, music, working out at the gym, hanging out with friends and football, especially the Seattle Seahawks.  He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  The family takes comfort in knowing that at the age of ten years old, he rode his bicycle to the preacher’s house and told him he wanted to be saved.  The next week he was baptized.

James is survived by his maternal grandparents; Barry and Teresa McKissack, parents; Anthony Walker and Alanna Walker, brother; Jones Walker, aunt; Reanna Mathis; uncle, Hunter and Miranda Murphy; aunt, McKenzie Walker; paternal grandparents; Ken and Teresa Murphy and Terry Walker; great grandparents Ken and June Ivy, and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by great grandparents; Clayton and Katherine McKissack and Gloria and Paul Davis.

Pallbearers will be Gavin Mathis, Hunter Murphy, Trey Hardy, Hunter White, Dart Brown, and Nate Johnson.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 23, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church prior to the funeral service.