Walter James

Walter “Pawpaw” “Moses” James peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 92. He leaves to cherish him in memory, his loving wife, Troy Lynn Smith James; Five beloved and devoted children, Gladys F. J. Lair, Walter D. James Sr. (Peggy), Freddie K. James Sr. (Tanya), Phyllis M. J. Washington and Kimberly A. J. McKenzie (Charles Sr.); Sister, Gladys Lorraine J. Perkins (John); Two step children, Tristian Turner and Jeremy Turner; Two daughters in love, Elaine Jefferson and Cassandra E. Walker; Devoted cousins, August Handy and Cora D. Carter; Eleven grandchildren, who he loved and adored, Walter D. Hawkins (Arlene), Wesley D. Mulkey, Lamont Rommel, Leonard Washington Jr. (Shyra), Charles E. McKenzie Jr., Freddie K. James Jr., Tre’jon T. Smith, Crystal L. M. Jackson (Marlon), Ariel S. James, Phylicia A. Washington, Kaela A. McKenzie and J’nasia Turner; Mother-in-law, Joyce Brown; Thirteen great grandchildren; Eight great great grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Fayetta Degruise James; Parents, Isaac and Ellen Stewart James; Brothers, Isaiah, Nace, Earl, Clarence, Alton and Jerry Lee James; Sister, Leora J. Cobb; Sons-in-law Raleigh Lair and Leonard Washington Sr.; Beloved cousins, Charles Handy, Anna Lou Harris and Louise Andrews. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Mount Hermon, Morning Star and Second St. John Baptist Churches, The Way Jesus Christ Christian Church and Lord of The Harvest Family Worship Center are invited to attend the Celebration of Life of Thursday, January 9, 2025 beginning 10:00 a.m. at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 3512 US Highway 90, Avondale, LA, Rev. Darold A. Ingram Jr., pastor, officiating. Church visitation from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. ONLY. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery. Rev. David M. Patin Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119, Cal K. Johnson, Manager/Funeral Director, Info: (504) 940-0045.