Walker, Jerry Dexter
Passed: 2015-02-07
Age: 73
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2015-02-12
Information: Jerry Dexter Walker, 73, of Ripley WV, passed away February 7, 2015 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital following an extended illness. He was born May 21, 1941, in Kenna WV, a son of the late Webster Daniel and Pearl (Anderson) Walker. His brother, Webster Walker, a grandchild, Raygan, and a great-grandchild, Korey Casto, also preceded him in death. He was a Vietnam War era United States Army veteran, and had been stationed in Korea. He was a retired truck driver and heavy equipment operator and was formerly employed by Carl E. Smith and Kanawha Stone. He was a life member of VFW Post #5501, Ripley, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and mechanic work. He was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Iva Victoria (Fields) Walker; son, Jacob Michael Walker of Ripley; daughters, Lisa Gail Payne (Tom) of Ravenswood, Patricia Ann Chapman (William) of Cottageville and Tina Marie Walker (Marvin Garnes) of Evans; brother, Eugene Boggess of Ripley; sister, Arlene Spellman of Ripley; grandchildren, Derek Simons, Kacie Casto, Jacenda Jones (Carl), Nathan Westfall, Carolyn Harley, Josie Garnes, Joshua and Logan; and great grandchildren, Josiah, Rylea, Jasper and Raydyn. Service was 2 pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans WV. Burial followed in the Siniaville Cemetery, Statts Mills, with military honors by the Jackson County veterans' organizations. Visitation was noon until time of service at the funeral home. Email condolences may be sent to: castofh@gmail.com.