James Lorenzo Walker

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	(1920-11-01)November 1, 1920 Marco Island, Florida, U.S.
Died	November 16, 2003(2003-11-16) (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]

References

1. "James Lorenzo Walker Obituary (1920-2003)". The News-Press. November 18, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
2. Morgan, Tom (May 25, 1966). "Collier Goes for Walker". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 95. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "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.
4. 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.
5. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
6. 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.