Funeral Arrangements Set For Boy Killed In Thanksgiving Day Accident

HAMBURG – The funeral arrangements for the boy struck and killed in a tragic accident on Thanksgiving Day will be held this week.
According to the Loomis, Offers, and Loomis Facebook page, the family of five-year-old James Walsh will receive friends this afternoon from 4-8 p.m. at the Watermark Wesleyan Church at McKinley Parkway. Funeral services will be held at the church Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
Police say the child’s father backed into him accidentally at their home in Hamburg.
Walsh was rushed to the hospital but died a short time later.
Police haven’t released any other details, but say there’s no indication that the accident was caused by drugs or alcohol.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials should be sent to the James R. Walsh Memorial Fund, 4 Woodview Court, Hamburg, NY 14075. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Loomis, Offers, and Loomis, Inc. Hamburg Chapel.