James C. Walker

Herrin- JAMES CARL WALKER, age 83, of Herrin, was called Home on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in Houston, Texas. James was born in Herrin on April 2, 1926, the son of Joe V. and Jane (Mitchell) Walker. He married Carolyn Stotlar in Herrin on February 27, 1948. They have shared sixty-one years of marriage. She survives. James owned JV Walker and Sons Clothing Store in Herrin. He served as past President of Heartland National Bank in Herrin. He was a husband, father, grandfather, businessman, entrepreneur, inventor (of bass baits), sportsman, conservationist, bird watcher, volunteer, churchman, missionary, and very good friend. Survivors include his wife- Carolyn (Stotlar) Walker of Herrin; Daughter and son-in-law- Luann and Bill Tietze of Spring, TX; son and daughter-in-law- James Jay W. and Trina Walker of Woodlands, TX; His greatest legacy being his three grandsons William James B.J. Tietze and his wife Amanda of Houston, TX; Adam Louis Tietze of Woodlands, TX; and James V. Walker, who preceded him in death due to an auto accident; his granddaughter-in-law, and a soon-to-be born great granddaughter, Abigail Lynn; his sister- Sally Bates of Herrin. James was preceded in death by his parents, grandson- James V. Walker, brother- Joe Walker and sister- Suzanne Walker. Jim maintained his testimony and his humor to the end, regaling his nurses with "Rotary Jokes". Goodbye for awhile, Poppa Jim. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Visitation will be held from 10-11am on Saturday at the funeral home. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest registry, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com