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James Walkup Obituary
Virginia Beach - 37, of the 2900 block of Delaware Crossing passed away June 30, 2013. He was born June 4, 1976 in Lexington, KY.
James was a graduate of Ocean Lakes High School and attended Tidewater Tech. He worked as a Master Barber for 19 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Berkley.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Jahmaya and Alonah Walkup; two sons, Amonte and Jamal Walkup; his parents, Sharon and Allen Walkup Jr.; four brothers, David (LaTieya) and Allen Walkup III, Dominic Quarles and Demetrye Malloy; grandparents, James and Patricia Suter and Sarah Nooks; great-grandmother, Myrtle Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be 10 a.m., Saturday, First Baptist Church, Berkley, 706 E. Berkley Ave. Norfolk. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, Beach Funeral Services. www.beachfuneralservices.com
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Natasha
June 30, 2022
Never forgotten. Loved always.
Sheri Johnson
June 28, 2022
Missing you . The best barber ever. You keep me with the fresh cuts.
Natasha
June 21, 2018
❤
Natasha Walkup
September 12, 2014
I know you are resting in peace and sharing that playful laugh in heaven. I miss you lots!
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Mickey Chavis
March 30, 2014
Babe, cuz dats wat we called each uther..... U were so special to me, and always will be, u had a great affect and impact on my life! U know how we were, I LOVE, and miss u so Michal..... U just don't know!!!!!!! All myLOVe babes. R.I.P. My Love!!!!! I Will NEVERrrr forget U!!!! :-)
Teresa (Nguyen) Adkins
September 17, 2013
RIP. Prayers to the family for peace and closure.
Evangeline Gurley
July 25, 2013
Sharon and Allen I am so sorry for your lost. May God continue to watch over you all and your family.
Love ya,
Vange
sheri johnson
July 11, 2013
I miss you buddy. I miss all the talks and laughs we shared. I wish I can get that laugh and joke one more time. RIP buddy
Natasha Walkup
July 8, 2013
Forever and always, my first love. I can still hear his voice saying, "Lookie here Mrs. Walkup, I'm gonna be fine." Now resting in the arms of his Heavenly Father, he will be fine for eternity.
Suezie
July 6, 2013
May God bless you as he welcomes you home. My heart goes out to your family, especially your kids. You will truly be missed, your kind heart and spirit will live on in your babies.
Janet Walkup-Lasley
July 6, 2013
I was deeply saddened by the news of your son passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Tara
July 6, 2013
Lord knows...A parent should never have to bury there child..Please lord give them the strength to get through this...James I will miss that smile and laugh that would brighten the darkest room...RIP Homie...U will be sooooo missed! Heaven needed a barber to get some of them folks right...Luv U!
Yvette and Donald Brown
July 6, 2013
My prayers and condolences go out to the family. This is all so surreal. Many will miss you James, you are in a better place but that doesn't make it any easier for family or friends but we cannot question God. Rest in Peace you'll be missed
Carla Marchionda
July 6, 2013
My condolences go to all family & friends that r affected by the loss of James. I was so shocked to hear such traumatic news of such a good man. You will definately be missed & I pray for your children who I know must be so devastated & trying to cope with it all. God bless the Walkup family. ~ ex co-worker & friend, Carla
Davin Griffin
July 5, 2013
To the family of James Walkup, I am sending my condolences for the lost of your son. James was actually my first best friend ever,when we attended Brentwood Middle and Garrett High in North Charleston, SC. He will be always remembered and missed.
Davin
Damin
Mike-Mike
Brian
Brenda & Dennis Vaughn
July 5, 2013
Sharon and Allen
We are so sorry to hear about James' passing. Our hearts hurt for you both. He knew that you both loved him very much. Now he is with God. We are praying that all the fun memories of him will help ease the pain while you go through this tough times. God bless you and your family always.
angie reddick
July 5, 2013
RIPARADISE
Toni Hart
July 5, 2013
You Will Truly Be Missed.
I will always remember your contiguous laughter. ???
God Bless the Family. My deepest sympathy to you All.
James Brown
July 5, 2013
It's hard to believe your gone. You'll truly be missed, May God continue to bless you and your family through their time of sorrow. You'll always be remembered.
Takeisa Miles
July 5, 2013
U will be greatly missed lil homie. I still can't believe you are gone. Tell my loved ones hey for me. See you when I get there. My heart goes out to the family especially the kids that he loved so dearly.
July 5, 2013
The love of family transcends all time and space. Although you have left this earthly realm, your family honors your memory and your beautiful spirit. Rest in peace, great one. "The Lynem Voice"
Jessica Walkes
July 5, 2013
James.....you were a good friend and you made me laugh. You had a kind heart and I am so sorry to see you leave so soon. You are in a better place now and I will miss you sooo much. RIP
Daphne Pitt
July 5, 2013
To God be the glory! May the family continue to lift their heads and hearts as they go through this difficult time such as this. My prayers are with the family. May God Bless you!
July 5, 2013
Your laugh was infectious...I promise you it was. I remember that laugh from way back when our sons were in the same kindergarten class up until the last time I walked my son inside that barbershop. You never realize how much something as "small" as the sound of someone's laughter means until the day you realize you won't hear it anymore. God bless you, James. God bless your family, your children. We will see you again, but until that day...I'm sure there's an angel or two that could use an edge-up =)
R.I.P. Always...
Neisha
Tamieka Briscoe
July 5, 2013
I have nothing but fond memories of James. He was a great father and friend. Always always full of laughter, fun-loving, positive, hopeful. I pray for his family and all of his loved ones. He touched so many lives in his short time on earth, he will be deeply deeply missed. He was the only person allowed to call me a Bama!
mara hamberry
July 4, 2013
rest in peace
sheri johnson
July 4, 2013
I had the coolest barber you could meet. He made you feel special. Im truly miss him. We talked about everything. Its so hard to say goodbye. Luv u bro...
sheri johnson
July 4, 2013
Love you friend
July 4, 2013
Condolences and prayers to the family. James was my childhood friend in KY and I enjoyed making many memories with him and David. Sharon and Allen, my second parents, I pray that God keeps His loving arms around you. I'm so sorry that I could not be with you all at this time. I love you James, may you rest in Peace!!! -Erica Turner (camp Kearney buddies)!!
July 4, 2013
I miss you bro
In Deep Prayer For My Friend James... R.I.P. My Brother, Elohim Be With You, Shalom.
Darnell Ayers
July 4, 2013
Can't Believe your gone my brother the best barber in Hampton Roads, you'll be truly missed.
DeShawn (Belo) Johnson
July 4, 2013
This candle will stay lit forever, I love you bro
DeShawn (Belo) Johnson
July 4, 2013
James, boy this is so hard, I miss you to death, you were my best friend, my barber, my lil brother, we shared the darkest and brightest memories, you will never be forgotten, I promise to do all I can for the boys, Uncle Belo got them. You'll be in my heart forever.
Rosemond family
July 4, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Stan/Cathy/bran/britt Vickers
July 4, 2013
Condolences from the Vickers'
July 4, 2013
James, I remember all the times we laughed and had a good time. You will never be forgotten. God bless. Tony Little
Michelle Corley
July 4, 2013
My heart is heavy as I send my prayers to his family. He will always be his children guardian angel. James will always be missed, but never forgotten . I have always called you my brother, and that's never gonna change. Love you brah!!!!
Nekiter Chenault
July 4, 2013
Sharon and Allen,
My heart is sadden to hear of Jamie(James) passing. I'm praying for you all because I know this grief is very hard, and in days to come you can look back at all the wonderful memories and smile knowing he was a child of God and loved his children. which will help ease the pain,you know how to reach me call any hour please for anything.
nisha miles
July 3, 2013
My prayers go out to the Walkup family, sorry for your lost & May God Bless you
Shietta Thorne
July 3, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 3, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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