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James Walker Obituary
May 25, 1946 - May 12, 2025
James Bernard Walker, 78, of Richmond VA, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
James had been a cherished member of the Richmond Residential Services family since 1998, when he transitioned to our South Meadow home after many years at Southside Virginia Training Center, where he had resided since the age of nine. Over the decades, James became an unforgettable part of our community.
A quiet man with a strong presence, James had a passion for looking his best and getting out into the community. He was a long-time participant in Special Olympics and took pride in his appearance and sense of independence. James found joy in spending time with his housemates and the staff who cared for him, listening to old school R&B music, his shoes and whistle, and always making sure everyone knew when a visitor arrived to see him.
James brought personality, warmth, and humor to South Meadow, and his absence will be deeply felt by his peers, Lester, Juanita, Maurice, and Herbert and by the dedicated South Meadow (Richard, Lyniece, Patrice, Malquan, Eric, Najae, Tallameca, Malcolm, Tony, Tayonna, and Iwobi), staff who supported him with care and compassion. We are thankful for collaboration and support of Commonweath Catholic Charities, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority and Bon Secours Hospice.
Services will be held at Woody Funeral Home located 1771 N Parham Rd Richmond Rd Richmond, VA on May 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Barbara
May 19, 2025
Condolences to the friends and staff of James Walker. I don´t know James but reading his obituary and working working with special needs children and adults for over fifteen years I have a heart for them . We are all God´s Children. I am sure he will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.
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Gwendolyn Peerman
May 18, 2025
I worked for Richmond Residential Services years ago. I'm sorry for the loss of Mr. Walker. This is one of the sweetest things anyone could have done for a fellow human being. May God bless each and every one of the staff for your service to those with special needs.
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