James "Jim" A. Walker

James "Jim" A. Walker, 71, passed away Friday, December 22nd in Massillon, Ohio from a long illness.

Jimmy was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 30, 1952, to Walter and Ethel (Huwig) Walker, both now deceased.

Jim is survived by his sister, Susan M. Walker Bierly, brother Philip Walker and sister, Jacque Sikora, and was preceded in death by his younger brother Rickey Walker in 2022.

Jimmy was a proud graduate of Massillon Washington High School, class of 1971 and raised in the Catholic faith.

Jim worked at the Republic Steel plant in Massillon for 29 years and was proud to be a member of the Massillon community, a devout “Tiger” fan!

He was married to Pam (Accetta) Walker who preceded him in death in 2013.

Jim, along with his wife Pam, helped raise his two stepdaughters, Mandy (Accetta) Pennington and Sandra (Accetta) Vega from a very early age. He was very proud to be known as “Paw-Paw” to Sandra’s three daughters, Madison, Arianna and Kamryn Vega. He was a very proud uncle too, and loved by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30th from 10am-12pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

Funeral services will begin at 12pm at the funeral home and burial will follow at Brookfield Cemetery.