James Nelson Walker Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Nelson Walker of Brent, Alabama, born in Winchester, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on November 15, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Nelson Walker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Evelyn Potts Walker and Charles Hardy Walker; his grandson James Dillon Richardson; and his sister Patricia "Shrimp" Tomberlin. He is survived by: his wife Betty Jane Copeland; his daughters, Dr. Cathy Ellison (Tim) and Dr. Connie Richardson (David); his grandchildren, David Richardson (Ashley), Loretta Parker (Sam), Eli Ellison (Emily), John Dalton Richardson (Sydney) and Keith Ellison (Dailynn); his great grandchildren, Louis Richardson, Daelyn Richardson and Clara Parker; his niece Cheri Hughes (John); his nephew David Malone (Amanda); and his brother-in-law Warren Tomberlin.