James Claude Walker, age 91, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Springwood Center in Sarasota of natural causes. Born April 29, 1922 in Roanoke, AL, Mr. Walker was a resident of Bartow for Since 1997, moving from Alabama. He was a electrician in the phosphate industry for several years. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was survived by a daughter: Cathy Ledbetter [Larry], Naples, FL; two sons: William "Bill" E Walker [Beth], Lehigh Acres, FL & Charles K Walker, Bartow, FL; 7 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Interment will be held at a later date in Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow.