James Lorenzo Walker
James Lorenzo Walker (November 1, 1920 – November 16, 2003) was an American politician.[2][3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5]
James Lorenzo Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 113th district | |
| In office 1967 – November 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John Cyril Malloy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1920 Marco Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 2003 (aged 83) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marguerite Lanier[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
Born in Marco Island, Florida,[6] the son of Adnie and Forrest Walker.[5] Walker and his family moved to Naples, Florida in 1921, in which he attended at the Naples High School, later graduating in 1939.[5] He then served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.[5] Walker had worked in numerous jobs such as a aircraft maintenance technician, diesel mechanic and researcher, among others.[5] He worked on those jobs during World War II.[5] Walker also served for the Collier County Commission from 1950 to 1956.[5]
In 1967, Walker was the first person to serve as a member for the 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5] He was succeeded by politician, John Cyril Malloy for 113th district, in 1972.[5]
Walker died in November 2003 in Naples, Florida, at the age of 83.[1]
References
- "James Lorenzo Walker Obituary (1920-2003)". The News-Press. November 18, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- Morgan, Tom (May 25, 1966). "Collier Goes for Walker". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 95. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rep. Walker Is Named To 2 New Committees". The Naples Daily News. Naples, Florida. July 17, 1973. p. 3. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Rosenblatt, Andy (September 25, 1973). "Naples Runoff Act 'Very Similar' to State Law". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 79. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- Newman, Bud (May 22, 1974). "State Of Affairs Concerns Walker". The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. p. 1. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
