James Anthony Walker, Sr. Walker , Sr.

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Walker, James Anthony, Sr. age 64 of Monticello, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born July 2, 1952, in Minneapolis to Frank and Janet (Goulet) Walker, he served in the US Army and was employed as a welder most of his life. Jim valued time with his family, making it a priority in his life. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and nephews, and also liked to camp, fish, go snowmobiling, and go four-wheeling. He had made his home in Monticello since 2008. Jim is survived by his wife, Dawn; son James Anthony Walker, Jr. and his wife Rose; 3 grandchildren Heather, Jessica and Jacob; brothers Joseph, John, Frank, Carl, Steve, and Donnie; sisters Jean, Janice, Joan, Shirley and Debbie; many nieces and nephews; and for the last several years he had shared his life with Lavon Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Janet Walker. Visitation Sat, Feb 25, 2017, from 1 to 2 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm, Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, 250 East Broadway, Monticello. Following the service, there will be a reception at the Monticello VFW Club. Private interment will be a Fort Snelling National Cemetery of Minneapolis. peterson-grimsmochapel.com

Published on February 19, 2017