James Burnham Walsh Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Burnham Walsh (Charlotte, North Carolina), born in Oak Park, Illinois, who passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James Burnham departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James Burnham. Though James Burnham may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Igoe Walsh; his sons, James, Gregory and Brian; and his grandchildren, Blake, Brendan, Miranda, Simon, Elliot and Henry Walsh.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Gabriel's Church (3016 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Philips Academy, 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, or online at philipsacademync.org. (http://philipsacademync.org.).
