In the hush of the early morning of Thursday, April 14, 2022, Larry W. Walker, 79, drew his last breath from his earthly home and met his Jesus face to face.
He was born on July 10, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Wilbert and Mildred (Gilroy) Walker. He was a graduate of North Branch High School in North Branch, Michigan-Class of 1960 and attended Owosso Bible College. Coming to Alexandria, Larry worked for the former Johns-Manville Corporation, Cox's Supermarket and Gaither Music. He was founder and President of Larry Walker and Associates and semi-retired after more than 30 years as a financial professional. He attended the Anderson Church of the Brethren and the Tuesday Morning Men's Coffee Cup Fellowship. He was a former member of the Alexandria Lions Club and the Alexandria Groundhog Society. Larry was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball and Michigan Wolverine football. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano and trumpet, and singing. He thoroughly enjoyed gospel music. Larry spent his whole life dedicated to "being a blessing" to others.
Survivors:
Wife-Carol (Church) Jerrils Walker-married July 31, 1977
4 Sons-Jay (Dana) Jerrils-Anderson, Brian (Saundra) Walker-Tucson, Arizona, Vaughn (Connie) Walker-Anderson, Troy (Valerie) Jerrils-Alexandria
2 Daughters-Veva Jerrils (Rory) Royston-Buckley, Michigan, Cozette Jerrils Heller-Noblesville
Bonus son-John Patz-Alexandria
Daughter-in-law-Roberta Walker-Anderson
22 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren with 3 eagerly being anticipated
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-Jeffery Walker, infant brother Blain Walker, brother-Ronald Walker, Daughter-in-law-Linda Walker, Son-in-law-Kenneth Heller and infant granddaughter- Lorelei Grace Jerrils.
Services honoring Larry's life, legacy and faith will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria with Pastor Spencer Spaulding officiating. Entombment will follow in the Park View Cemetery mausoleum in Alexandria. The Walker family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Owens Funeral Home or after 1 pm on Tuesday, prior to the service.
He was born on July 10, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Wilbert and Mildred (Gilroy) Walker. He was a graduate of North Branch High School in North Branch, Michigan-Class of 1960 and attended Owosso Bible College. Coming to Alexandria, Larry worked for the former Johns-Manville Corporation, Cox's Supermarket and Gaither Music. He was founder and President of Larry Walker and Associates and semi-retired after more than 30 years as a financial professional. He attended the Anderson Church of the Brethren and the Tuesday Morning Men's Coffee Cup Fellowship. He was a former member of the Alexandria Lions Club and the Alexandria Groundhog Society. Larry was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball and Michigan Wolverine football. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano and trumpet, and singing. He thoroughly enjoyed gospel music. Larry spent his whole life dedicated to "being a blessing" to others.
Survivors:
Wife-Carol (Church) Jerrils Walker-married July 31, 1977
4 Sons-Jay (Dana) Jerrils-Anderson, Brian (Saundra) Walker-Tucson, Arizona, Vaughn (Connie) Walker-Anderson, Troy (Valerie) Jerrils-Alexandria
2 Daughters-Veva Jerrils (Rory) Royston-Buckley, Michigan, Cozette Jerrils Heller-Noblesville
Bonus son-John Patz-Alexandria
Daughter-in-law-Roberta Walker-Anderson
22 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren with 3 eagerly being anticipated
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-Jeffery Walker, infant brother Blain Walker, brother-Ronald Walker, Daughter-in-law-Linda Walker, Son-in-law-Kenneth Heller and infant granddaughter- Lorelei Grace Jerrils.
Services honoring Larry's life, legacy and faith will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria with Pastor Spencer Spaulding officiating. Entombment will follow in the Park View Cemetery mausoleum in Alexandria. The Walker family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Owens Funeral Home or after 1 pm on Tuesday, prior to the service.
In the hush of the early morning of Thursday, April 14, 2022, Larry W. Walker, 79, drew his last breath from his earthly home and met his Jesus face to face.
He was born on July 10, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Wilbert and Mildred (Gilroy) Walker. He was a graduate of North Branch High School in North Branch, Michigan-Class of 1960 and attended Owosso Bible College. Coming to Alexandria, Larry worked for the former Johns-Manville Corporation, Cox's Supermarket and Gaither Music. He was founder and President of Larry Walker and Associates and semi-retired after more than 30 years as a financial professional. He attended the Anderson Church of the Brethren and the Tuesday Morning Men's Coffee Cup Fellowship. He was a former member of the Alexandria Lions Club and the Alexandria Groundhog Society. Larry was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball and Michigan Wolverine football. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano and trumpet, and singing. He thoroughly enjoyed gospel music. Larry spent his whole life dedicated to "being a blessing" to others.
Survivors:
Wife-Carol (Church) Jerrils Walker-married July 31, 1977
4 Sons-Jay (Dana) Jerrils-Anderson, Brian (Saundra) Walker-Tucson, Arizona, Vaughn (Connie) Walker-Anderson, Troy (Valerie) Jerrils-Alexandria
2 Daughters-Veva Jerrils (Rory) Royston-Buckley, Michigan, Cozette Jerrils Heller-Noblesville
Bonus son-John Patz-Alexandria
Daughter-in-law-Roberta Walker-Anderson
22 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren with 3 eagerly being anticipated
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-Jeffery Walker, infant brother Blain Walker, brother-Ronald Walker, Daughter-in-law-Linda Walker, Son-in-law-Kenneth Heller and infant granddaughter- Lorelei Grace Jerrils.
Services honoring Larry's life, legacy and faith will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria with Pastor Spencer Spaulding officiating. Entombment will follow in the Park View Cemetery mausoleum in Alexandria. The Walker family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Owens Funeral Home or after 1 pm on Tuesday, prior to the service.
He was born on July 10, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Wilbert and Mildred (Gilroy) Walker. He was a graduate of North Branch High School in North Branch, Michigan-Class of 1960 and attended Owosso Bible College. Coming to Alexandria, Larry worked for the former Johns-Manville Corporation, Cox's Supermarket and Gaither Music. He was founder and President of Larry Walker and Associates and semi-retired after more than 30 years as a financial professional. He attended the Anderson Church of the Brethren and the Tuesday Morning Men's Coffee Cup Fellowship. He was a former member of the Alexandria Lions Club and the Alexandria Groundhog Society. Larry was an avid sports fan, especially of baseball and Michigan Wolverine football. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano and trumpet, and singing. He thoroughly enjoyed gospel music. Larry spent his whole life dedicated to "being a blessing" to others.
Survivors:
Wife-Carol (Church) Jerrils Walker-married July 31, 1977
4 Sons-Jay (Dana) Jerrils-Anderson, Brian (Saundra) Walker-Tucson, Arizona, Vaughn (Connie) Walker-Anderson, Troy (Valerie) Jerrils-Alexandria
2 Daughters-Veva Jerrils (Rory) Royston-Buckley, Michigan, Cozette Jerrils Heller-Noblesville
Bonus son-John Patz-Alexandria
Daughter-in-law-Roberta Walker-Anderson
22 Grandchildren
31 Great-Grandchildren with 3 eagerly being anticipated
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-Jeffery Walker, infant brother Blain Walker, brother-Ronald Walker, Daughter-in-law-Linda Walker, Son-in-law-Kenneth Heller and infant granddaughter- Lorelei Grace Jerrils.
Services honoring Larry's life, legacy and faith will take place at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria with Pastor Spencer Spaulding officiating. Entombment will follow in the Park View Cemetery mausoleum in Alexandria. The Walker family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Owens Funeral Home or after 1 pm on Tuesday, prior to the service.
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