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1931
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2022
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James Walker Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Sellers Walker, and his parents, James P. and Ruth Hoffner Walker.
Mr. Walker is lovingly remembered by his 4 children: Gregory Walker of Orlando FL, Dani Moore and her husband Doug Stiebeling of Tryon NC, Scott Walker of Boise ID, and Doug Walker and his partner, Bethany Folmar of Philipsburg. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren: McKenzie Zazworsky, Kurtis Walker and Benjamin Walker, and 2 great grandchildren, Mason Walker and Charlee Gray Zazworsky.
Born in Philipsburg on April 9, 1931, he graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1949 and attended Lock Haven State College. In 1957, he married the former Shirley Gray Sellers, and they remained married until her death in August 2021.
A funeral service will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Noon, with Deacon Jerry Nevling, officiating.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 11 am until the time of the funeral service.
Interment will be in Summit Hill Cemetery, RD Morrisdale.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Philipsburg American Legion Honor Guard.
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Lori Snyder Verga
March 16, 2022
Scott and Greg, My deepest sympathies for your family in the loss of your dad. May you find peace in the coming days. Take care.
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