James S. Walker, Ph.D.

James S. Walker, Ph. D.

James S. Walker, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist and forensic psychologist, died unexpectedly at his home in Delray Beach, Florida, on November 22, 2019. He was born on January 6, 1964, in Wheaton, Illinois. Jim lived and worked in Nashville from 1998 to 2019; he moved to Florida in May 2019.

Jim graduated magna cum laude from Asbury University, Wilmore, Kentucky. He earned his master's degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Jim was an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where his practice consisted of psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic evaluations. He also served as chairman of the Treatment Review Committee for the Tennessee Department of Corrections. He developed a program called Clarity Professional Evaluation Center, which conducted fitness for duty evaluations of impaired professionals. Most recently, Jim was employed by the Romano Law Group, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Jim was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Rev. Kenneth and Louise Walker, Wheelersburg, Ohio. He is survived by his natural mother, Ms. Cheryl Morrison, and a large extended family. Jim was a talented psychologist, a generous person, and a great friend.

Jim's beloved German shepherd, Yazzi, has been adopted by a new family. Donations may be made in remembrance of Dr. James S. Walker at Southwest Florida German Shepherd Rescue, Inc., at http://www.swflgsdrescue.com.