James Philip Walker Jr.

James Philip Walker Jr. obituary, Shepherdsville, KY

James Philip Walker Jr.

James Walker Obituary

Visit the Maraman-Billings Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
James P. Walker II-Phil, husband of the late Dalene Kuhn Walker, returned to his Heavenly home on March 02, 2024 at the age of 71 in Shepherdsville, KY. Born June 29, 1953, in New Castle, IN, he was the son of the late James P. Walker I and Mary Lou Smith. He was the oldest of his siblings. James served in the military shortly after high school. He enjoyed listening to his old records, had a strong passion for his Hot-Rod and Corvette cars, collected antiques, and had an interest in old civil-war-era items. James enjoyed remodeling homes with his wife, Dalene. Together, they have owned many homes and lived in all parts of Kentucky and Indiana. James will be missed by all of those who know him. He was known for being a jokester, but also for putting his family first. He is survived by his children, Crystal Padget, James P. Walker III, James T. Rogers, and Natasha Frady; His children from marriage, Arielle Smith and Carmen Duque; Twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; His siblings, Loren Patrick-Buck and Mary Kathleen. He is predeceased in death by his wife, Dalene Kuhn Walker; His siblings Charles Walker, Charlotte Walker, Lisa Walker, and Anthony-Tony Walker.
"If You See Me Getting Smaller, I'm Leaving, Don't Be Grieving, Just Gotta Get Away From Here. If You See Me Getting Smaller, Don't Worry, And No Hurry, I've Got The Right To Disappear."-Waylon Jennings
The family has entrusted Maraman Billings with cremation services, and will be hosting a memorial service at a later date.

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Maraman-Billings Funeral Home

605 South Preston Highway, Shepherdsville, KY 40165

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