James Arthur Walsh, 87, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home.
Born in Olean, NY on October 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Eileen Ward and Richard F. Walsh.
Predeceased by brother Richard F. Walsh Jr. and Nicole Kriss Walsh.
James earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University. His career spanned over 30-years with the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1994, he retired with a distinguished career from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk, Virginia.
A loving husband and dedicated father, James is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Walsh; children, Kevin (Jean), Joseph (Cathy), Annette (Jack Mills), Mary Kay (Ben Cook), John (Jennifer), and James (Pascale); grandchildren, Nicole, Jackie, Angela, Benjamin, Katie, Maddison, Brendan, Chelsea, Emily, and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ava, Amelia, Elizabeth, Rae Lynn, Ainsley, and Avery.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Holy Redeemer By-the-Sea Catholic Church by Rev. Dr. William F. Walsh, osfs.
To plant a tree in memory of James, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers. Donations in Honor of James Walsh to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
Twiford Funeral Home (Outer Banks)
500 Budleigh Street, PO Box 595,
Fax: (252) 473-3392
Email: David.Jr@TwifordFH.com
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Gary and Paula Dunstan
Joe and family, we are sad to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Val Cummings
His quiet grace and reverence will be missed by the Holy Redeemer Community. We pray for his soul and for the courage and peace of Christ to surround his family.
Laura & Glenn Scott
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Treasure all the good memories you have. We know he will be missed by many and was loved by many.
Love & God Bless,
Laura & Glenn
Cheryl Pohlit
Joe ,I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers.
Becky and Chuck
Margaret and Family..
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Our deepest sympathy.
Becky and Chuck
Mary, Alton and family
We’re all gonna miss Jim. Honored to be friends of the Walsh family.
Amanda Walton-Lopez
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and always welcomed me like one of the family. I won’t ever forget his sense of humor and looked up to the loving relationship he had with you, Margaret. Much love and big hugs to the whole family and his many friends.
Gary Szymanski
No one person at the Norfolk Corps of Engineers left a greater legacy than Jim Walsh. As Assistant Chief of Engineering, Jim did the selection and hiring of a generation of Engineers and Technicians that designed many of the recognizable projects that serve the military and people of this region. He interviewed me in Dec 1980 and gave me a chance. I will be forever grateful to Jim Walsh.
My condolences to his Family.
Eileen Walsh Torres
Dear Aunt Peggy, I will always remember Uncle Jin’s humor and wit. I am thinking of all you and sending my love and condolences. Sincerely, Eileen