James Lorenzo Walker
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James Lorenzo Walker | |
|---|---|
 Walker in 1974 | |
| 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 |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Trombetta |
| Succeeded by | Mary Ellen Hawkins |
| 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 | Marguerite Lanier[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
James Lorenzo Walker (November 1, 1920 – November 16, 2003) was an American politician.[2][3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 89th and 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5]
Walker was born in Marco Island, Florida,[6] the son of Adnie and Forrest Walker.[1] Walker and his family moved to Naples, Florida in 1921, and he attended Naples High School, graduating in 1939.[6] He then served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946[1] in various roles such as aircraft maintenance technician, diesel mechanic and researcher.[6] Walker also served for the Collier County Commission from 1950 to 1956, and later worked in real estate.[6]
In 1967 Walker became the first member for the newly established 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5] In 1972 he was elected for the 89th district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1974.[5]
Walker died in November 2003 in Naples, Florida, at the age of 83.[1]
