Jack E. Walker
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Jack E. Walker, 91, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Jack was born Aug. 3, 1928 in Highland County, the son of the late Lon L. and Ruth Ellen (Warnock) Walker.
Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Meggan Walker; and a sister, Margaret Fetterly.
Jack was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and the Ohio State University. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war, Jack returned to Hillsboro and was an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance for 33 years. Jack was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, served on the board of the Prospect Cemetery Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Merchants Bank for many years. Jack was a true public servant, serving on the Hillsboro City School Board, as past president of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, past grand exalted ruler and a member of the Hall of Fame of the Hillsboro Elks Lodge 361.
Jack was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Carey) Walker, who celebrated 61 years of marriage. Jack and Pat were blessed with two sons, Dow Walker of South Riding, Va. and Jay (Jennifer) Walker of Granville; four grandchildren, Arik, Sage, Nicholas and Madeline Walker; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Diana Carey of Hillsboro; three nephews, John (Barb) Fetterly, Pat (Carol) Fetterly and Dean (Lisa) Fetterly; one niece, Jerry (Gary) Gatti; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Pastor John Waugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, 5759 W. New Market Road, Hillsboro or Prospect Cemetery Association, 4470 S.R. 73, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
To sign the online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
Jack was born Aug. 3, 1928 in Highland County, the son of the late Lon L. and Ruth Ellen (Warnock) Walker.
Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Meggan Walker; and a sister, Margaret Fetterly.
Jack was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and the Ohio State University. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war, Jack returned to Hillsboro and was an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance for 33 years. Jack was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, served on the board of the Prospect Cemetery Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Merchants Bank for many years. Jack was a true public servant, serving on the Hillsboro City School Board, as past president of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, past grand exalted ruler and a member of the Hall of Fame of the Hillsboro Elks Lodge 361.
Jack was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Carey) Walker, who celebrated 61 years of marriage. Jack and Pat were blessed with two sons, Dow Walker of South Riding, Va. and Jay (Jennifer) Walker of Granville; four grandchildren, Arik, Sage, Nicholas and Madeline Walker; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Diana Carey of Hillsboro; three nephews, John (Barb) Fetterly, Pat (Carol) Fetterly and Dean (Lisa) Fetterly; one niece, Jerry (Gary) Gatti; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Pastor John Waugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, 5759 W. New Market Road, Hillsboro or Prospect Cemetery Association, 4470 S.R. 73, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
To sign the online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.