James A.

Walters

James A. Walters passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 in Rockwall, Texas at the age of 89.

He was born on April 6, 1935 in Monahans, Texas to the late Burrell Lawrence Walters and Grace M. Quesenberry Walters.  He is also preceded by his wife of 61 years, Jackie Irene Thomas Walters, daughter, Helen Irene Walters, sister, Helen Grace Walters, brothers, Burrell Walters, Brian Walters, Pete Walters, Oscar Walters and Buck Walters.

Jim is survived by son, James A. Walters II, daughter, Lisa Shaw, grandson, Dustin Shaw, sisters, Lily Jo Abston and husband, Bill, Laura Sue Lunn and husband, Don, Linda Ann Dunlap and husband, Rodge, sister-in-law, Jo Margaret Walters, and a host of nephews and nieces.

J im grew up in the oil fields of west Texas where his father worked for Gulf Oil Company. Jim attended Monahans, Texas public schools through the eighth grade and then graduated from Olney High School in Olney, Texas.  Jim was small in stature until he graduated from college and because of that he was the manager of the football team as he wasn't large enough to play. Jim attended Paris Junior College and graduated in 1955 where he was also the manager of the football team.  After graduating from Paris Junior College with an Associates of Art Degree, Jim entered the University of Texas, his life-long dream.

Jim was a member of the Church of Christ and was first a deacon at the Broadway congregation in Lubbock, Texas. While a deacon, the congregation sent their deacons to the Holy Land. Jackie was able to go with him on that trip.  Later, he was made an elder.  He taught many bible classes there and in Irving when they moved there. Jim was known for his love of the Texas Longhorns and had season tickets to their home games for many years. His signature greeting was always the Hook 'em Horns sign and everyone who knew Jim greeted him with that. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed that sport until his health prevented him from going.

Jim met the love of his life, Jackie, at church while working for Marathon Oil Company in New Mexico. They were married on September 2, 1961 at the Roscoe Church of Christ in Roscoe, Texas. They lived in Austin while both were enrolled in the University of Texas. Jim worked during the summers in the oil fields of New Mexico to pay for his education. Upon graduation, Jim accepted an offer from the law firm Nelson, McCleskey, Harriger & Brazill in Lubbock, Texas.  He was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Lubbock County Texas. He also served as President of the Junior Bar Association. In 1987 Jim accepted an offer from a law firm in Dallas and they moved to Irving, Texas. He was with Strasburger & Price Law Firm as a full senior partner and full shareholder, over the Bankruptcy Division. He later went with Godwin, Carlton & Maxwell Law firm. Jim eventually went on his own and established a law firm in Founder's Square where he specialized in Mediation. In 2005 Jim had a life-changing car accident and was not found for many hours. His health was never the same after this accident. As his and Jackie's health began to decline, they moved to Rockwall, Texas.  Jim loved his family, his home, the law and the Longhorns.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024 at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Mike Ensminger officiating. Interment to follow at Roscoe Cemetery.