Mr. James Edward "Pete" Walker

On March 14, 1937, James Walker born in Brandon, Mississippi to the late Booker T. Walker and the late Minnie M. Courtney. Preceding him in death were three (3) siblings, Louvenia Cary, Lucille Gomilla and Pauline Walker, all of East St. Louis, Missouri. James was affectionately known as "Pete". He was a lifelong member of Rankin County, Mississippi and grew up in the Evergreen Community. He received his education from a small town school located in Evergreen and attended church there too. In his youth, Pete united with the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. There he served as an honorary deacon and was a faithful member until his health declined. He was no stranger to hard work. Pete was an entrepreneur that owned a pulp wood business. Also, he later started a lawn care service which he was equally passionate about. At any given time, Pete would be seen driving in his little red Ford truck full of equipment. Later he became gainfully employed by the Rankin County School System but retired early due to health complications. One of his favorite past times was playing dominos and going to "Ponderosa" neighborhood for socialization. There he would spread his jovial laughter and slangs often referring to individuals as "pork chop, light bread, butter bean and hotdog". He had many famous sayings but was notorious for the phrase, "I wear red cause I ain't scared." Obviously red was his favorite color. On November 8, 1960, he united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Rosie Anderson. To this union, four (4) precious daughters were born. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Rosie Anderson Walker; four (4) daughters, Sandra Lofton, Sondria (Harvey) Holly, Janet Walker and Jacqueline Anderson, all of Brandon, Mississippi; six (6) grandchildren, Dexter "Beka", Angela (Bianca) of Hampton, Georgia and Abriya "Bria", Whitney, JaCari and Madison, all of Brandon, Mississippi; one (1) great grandson, Bryce of Hampton of Georgia; one (1) sister Pearlean Walker of St. Louis, Missouri.; four (4) sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lewis of Brandon, Mississippi, Louvelma Hause of San Bernadino, Califonia, Thelma Mayers of Richland, Mississippi, Charlene (Michael) Hill of Olive Branch, Mississippi; three (3) brothers-in-law, Al (Christine) Anderson of Rochester, New York, Curtis Anderson of Brandon, Mississippi and Sonny Anderson of Winston Salem, North Carolina; two (2) special children, Teresa (Jeffrey) Dear Holifield and Billie Joe Dear, of Brandon, Mississippi and a host of other relatives and friends. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3 KJV

Mr. James Edward "Pete" Walker

March 14, 1937 - September 23, 2022