McMinnville resident and Warren County native, James Morris Walker, 79, was born Sept. 17, 1942 and died Feb. 6 at his residence in McMinnville following a brief illness.       

A retired car dealer and a member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Linnie Belle Kirby Walker. He was married to Dot L. Myers of McMinnville on Sept. 18, 1964. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Billie Jo Gaskins.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Walker is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Shayna and George Heins of Knoxville, and Sandie and Greg Jones of Decatur, Ga., four grandchildren Harrison and Allie Heins and Catherine and Chandler Jones, brother and sister-in-law Larry and Jewell Walker of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the cemetery. No service or visitation will be held at High’s.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Leo Church of Christ or American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 9, 2022