James “Jim” Edmund Walmsley III, 83,

James “Jim” Edmund Walmsley III, 83, husband of Elizabeth “Dottie” Louise (Sherrill) Walmsley, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at his home in Lower Pottsgrove.

Born in Chester County Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dr. James E. Walmsley II and Mary (Reed) Walmsley.

Jim grew up in West Grove and attended Westtown School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree at Guilford College in North Carolina, where he met his wife, Dottie. Jim was an accomplished salesman, winning many awards throughout his 35-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. After retirement, he and Dottie moved from Warminster, PA to Ocean City, NJ. Jim had a warm, welcoming demeanor. He was beloved by people and dogs. He had a special love for dogs. He was even a dog walker for many different families while residing in Ocean City. He and Dottie moved to Lower Pottsgrove over the last 8 years to be closer to family. Jim will be most remembered for being a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Over the years, Jim enjoyed coaching his boys in soccer and just being involved with his children and their activities.

Surviving along with his wife, Dottie of 61 years, is his son James Edmund Walmsley IV, husband of Lisa; son Jeffrey Paul Walmsley; grandchildren Christopher James Walmsley, James Jeffrey Walmsley, and Matthew Noah Walmsley; and great granddaughter Elizabeth Walmsley. He is predeceased by his brother John Walmsley.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (595 W. Main St, Trappe, PA 19426) with Chaplain Christian Bennett officiating. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at the funeral home. If you would like to visit with the family after the service a Celebration of Life will be held at Copperfield Inn (594 W Ridge Pike, Limerick, Pa. 19468) from 12:15PM - 2:00PM following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care (523 Plymouth Rd Ste 225, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462) in James’ name.

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Uncle Jim was a great man he did anything for the family he knew how to make u laugh and he was very caring he was a jokster and I will miss him so much he knew how to tell stories and he loved baseball I remember when he took us to go see the Philly game . I will miss him he gave the best hugs and made the best blueberry pancakes when I would ask him he knew I loved them 🖤my thoughts and prayers are qith my loving family love yall

~ Stephanie
10/30/2026 5:25:23 PM

Uncle Jim was such a wonderful man, and I'm thankful for my many memories of him. He was a great uncle, husband, father, and grandfather! He touched everyone who knew him, because that's just the man he was. My heart aches for the loss of Uncle Jim, and my thoughts and prayers go out to my Aunt Dottie, cousins Jim, Jeff, and the rest of our family during this time. Love you all! ❤️🙏🏼

~ Lynn Sherrill
10/29/2026 12:41:04 PM

So sorry to hear of Jim‘s passing. I knew him from Ocean City and St Peters United Methodist Church. He was a good good man always had a smile. It was a pleasure to know him and share a small time of our life together.

~ Phil Young Ocean City, NJ
10/27/2026 11:17:19 PM

Dear Dottie, Jim and Jeff,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always remember him as a sweet and nice guy. Always kept himself nice too. I will never forget the weekend we spent in OC when a couple showed up to rent the place while we were still in bed. lol. Or Dottie, your amazing fried chicken when you hosted the church dinner. Or when you were working at the Santa shop. I still have those things. So sorry we lost touch through the years but I am thankful for your friendship while you were here in Warminster. Sadly, my Chuck passed away April 9, 2026 from the same dreadful disease. Neither one of them deserved it. Well they are at peace now and I do believe we will see them again. Dot, if they make fried chicken in Heaven, will you make some for me? My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Carolyn

~ Carolyn Barananowski Warminster, PA
10/27/2026 11:01:25 AM

Dottie, Jim and Jeff, I have told you before that I thought Jim was the nicest man I ever met. We were so lucky to have your family "nearby" when we lived in New York! Jim will certainly be missed by all who new him. Bill Eaker

~ Bill Eaker
10/27/2026 9:30:07 AM

Dottie, Jim will be immensely missed. But I believe Jim is in God’s Hands now and out of pain, looking down on his wife and wonderful family. You both helped so many families taking care of our fur babies . May God's Blessings give you love and strength 🙏 Sending love, Lynn and Doc❤️

~ Lynn and Doc Vogel
10/26/2026 9:56:14 PM

Jim always had a big smile on his face. So sorry for your loss.

~ Rose Riggio Pottstown, PA
10/26/2026 9:48:34 PM

I met Jim in 1988 on the annual GGGA golf outing. I always looked forward to his laughter and friendship. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Sorry for your loss. Jim and his whole family will be in my prayers. May he rest in peace.

Tom Phillips

~ Tom Phillips
10/26/2026 7:22:01 PM

Jim was the most pleasant man I ever knew. He had a smile always. I’m sure he was a great husband and dad🌻RIP Jim

~ Dorothy Chieffo
10/26/2026 4:56:17 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. Jim and Dottie were our neighbors on 32nd street. Your dad was such a kind soul. Thinking of you all at this time. Kirsten, Drew, and Aidan Fasy

~ Kirsten and Drew Fasy
10/26/2026 4:51:29 PM

Best wishes to your family. I’m sorry for your loss.

~ Brian Boger Doylestown, PA
10/26/2026 4:35:35 PM