Jerry L. Walker

Jerry L “Jed” Walker, 75, of Carlisle, passed away at his residence Monday, July 2, 2017.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana, November 2, 1941 the son of John L. Walker and Charlotte Wells Walker.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Walker.

            Jed was a devoted family man with a great love for his church. He loved life and will be remembered for his big laugh and infectious smile. He was an Army Veteran, retired from Specialty Blanks Inc. of Terre Haute, worked at Peabody Coal Mine, was the Fire Chief for the Carlisle Fire Dept. for 14 years, was a member and Trustee for the Indian Prairie Baptist Church. He owned J & J Crafts and Canes, the Shell Station in Carlisle, and the King Kone ice cream parlor in Carlisle.

            Survivors include his wife of 50 years Judy Meeks Walker whom he married on June 3, 1967, one son, Johnny Lane Walker (Rob Veras) of Indianapolis, two daughters, Jennifer Lynn Bunn (Zach) of Dekalb, IL, Julie Lynn Morgan (Chad) of Oaktown, IN, three grandchildren, Aspen Morgan, Brandon Short and Alexis Bunn, sisters- in-law Gloria Meeks, Elizabeth “Tib” Moody (Harold), brothers- in-law Jake Meeks (Angela), Jerry Fallin, Bob Meeks (Sue) and Cecil Meeks (Kim), and several nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday July 6, 2017 at the Indian Prairie Baptist Church in Carlisle, IN with Pastor Tim Ferree and Pastor Adrienne Greene officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00PM Wednesday at the Indian Prairie Church, and from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday. Burial in the Indian Prairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Carlisle Ambulance Service, 102 S. Alexander St, Carlisle, IN 47838.

            Arrangements were entrusted to Brust Funeral Home.

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