James Thomas Walters, 83, was born Aug 15, 1937 in Sandtown Bottoms, Vian, to James Columbus and Okla Jewell (Qualls) Walters. He was retired having worked for many years with the Vian Schools, in the maintenance division.He is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; his son James Walters of Vian; his daughter and her husband, Madrienna and Cleve Rorex of Webbers Falls; 4 grandsons, Mason and Noah Kittrell, Christian Walters, and Asher Rorex; a granddaughter, Lyndzi Gann; 4 sisters, Dorothy Wilson of Vian, Dolly Poteete of Vian, Ruby and her husband Raymond Pigeon of Vian, and Brenda Stem of Ft Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patsy West; brothers, Don, Edward, John, and Melvin Walters; bothers in law, Willard Wilson and Jack Poteete. Visitation for James will be held on Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020 from noon to 7:00 pm in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel, Forever Memories Funeral Services, 463505 Hwy 101 Sallisaw, OK. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Sept 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian with Pastor Jerry Copeland officiating.Casket bearers will be Rick Walters, Dan Walters, Bobby Mar, Erb Kimble, Trey Kimble, and Barry Hord. Honorary casket bearers will be Selman Morris, Delbert Spears, Bunker Rose, Dale Ollis, Kenda Thomason, Andy Ross, Brian Bedwell, and Chad Warner.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Sallisaw, OK. fmfsinc.com
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
He was a loving, kind, and gentle person. I will miss you so very much Uncle Jimbo.May you rest in peace and love.
So sorry Linda I know you have a part of you missing but what a JOY to know Jim is with Lord. Many prayers for you and your children. One of the hardest things I had to do was bury my husband who I knew was with my Lord. God Bless All of You
I will miss you…I love you Jim
Sorry to hear about Jim. He was a good person. He was long time friends with my brother Jim. We will be praying for the family to have peace.
Prayers for the family
Linda I am so sorry to see this. He fought a good fight,, He has finished his race. Now He is resting… Waiting for the rest of us to join him.. Prayer up for the family… always.. Emma
im sorry for ur loss wat a great man he was may god be with his family