james earl walker
1944-unknown
Life Story
Birth and Family Background
James Earl Walker was born about 1944 in Newton County, Mississippi. He was the son of Idell Walker (1908–1977) and Mattie Hill Walker (1911–1989), members of the extended Walker family rooted in the St. John Missionary Baptist Church community.
Burial
A headstone bearing the name James Earl Walker is located at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard in Newton County, Mississippi. No birth or death dates are inscribed on the stone.
Historical Note
The presence of James Earl Walker’s headstone, despite the absence of inscribed dates, affirms his place within the St. John community and family cemetery tradition. Such markers are significant in documenting lives that may be sparsely represented in surviving records, ensuring remembrance even when official documentation is limited.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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