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John Charles “Johnny” Walker

Birth	:	6 Jul 1931 Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	16 Nov 2016 Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Pere Marquette Cemetery, Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9397011, -86.4261017
Description	:	John C. Walker, 85 of Tipton, died at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers. He was born in Tipton on July 6, 1931 to John Loren & Martha E. (Gardner) Walker. On June 10, 1951 he married Nedra Phillips and she preceded him in death in 1991. On October 16, 1993 he then married Wanda J. Park Heath and she survives. John was a native of Tipton and graduate of Tipton High School, class of 1949. He attended Hanover College and served in the Korean War from 1951-1953 as an infantry officer. Upon his... Read More	John C. Walker, 85 of Tipton, died at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers. He was born in Tipton on July 6, 1931 to John Loren & Martha E. (Gardner) Walker. On June 10, 1951 he married Nedra Phillips and she preceded him in death in 1991. On October 16, 1993 he then married Wanda J. Park Heath and she survives. John was a native of Tipton and graduate of Tipton High School, class of 1949. He attended Hanover College and served in the Korean War from 1951-1953 as an infantry officer. Upon his return home, Walker owned and managed the Tipton Produce Co., Tipton Meat Market, Tipton Locker Plant and Walker Poultry Farm. In 1966, he joined Pioneer Hi-Bred in the Hy-Line Chick Division. He transferred to the Corn Division in 1972 and retired in 1992. John served as executive director of the Tipton County Foundation for thirteen years, ending in June, 2005. He was a member of Kemp United Methodist Church in Tipton and taught Sunday school. John is survived by his wife, Wanda; two daughters, Lynn A. Dunn and husband Walt, of Tipton, Susan J. Powell, Tipton, step sons Brad Heath and wife Barb, Delphi, Doug Heath and wife Deb, Tipton; nine grandchildren, Grant Dunn and wife Leslie, Emily Anderson and husband Larry, Blair Dunn and wife Dawn, Kimberly Nunemacher and husband Malachy, Kristen Noble and husband Jason, Beth Bucher and husband Matt, Amy Heath, Justin Heath and wife Kim, and Shelby Heath; ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha D. Walker and a son-in-law, Danny Powell. John’s funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton with Rev. Gary Eberhart presiding. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Marty Walker Scholarship fund in c/o The Tipton County Foundation P.O. Box 412 Tipton, Indiana 46072.

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Where is John Charles “Johnny” Walker's memorial?
John Charles “Johnny” Walker's memorial is located at: Pere Marquette Cemetery, Ludington, Mason County, USA.
When did John Charles “Johnny” Walker death?
John Charles “Johnny” Walker death on 16 Nov 2016 in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Charles “Johnny” Walker's memorial?
Latitude: 43.9397011
Longitude: -86.4261017

Family Members:

Parent

John Loren Walker

(1909 - 1958)

Martha Elizabeth Gardner Cole

(1909 - 1980)

Spouse

Wanda Jane Park Walker

(1932 - 2019)

Nedra J Walker

(1929 - 1991)

Children

Martha Dee “Marty” Walker

(1956 - 1972)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pere Marquette Cemetery
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9397011, -86.4261017

2. UM Church of Ludington Memorial Garden
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9720644, -86.4267668

3. Phillips Cemetery
Pere Marquette Township, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9061012, -86.4443970

4. Lakeview Cemetery
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9714012, -86.4558029

5. Lakeview Cemetery-Potters Field
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9714012, -86.4558029

6. County Poor Farm Cemetery
Amber, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9397510, -86.3647850

7. West Riverton Cemetery
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9053001, -86.3747025

8. Rickey Cemetery
Amber, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9328003, -86.3358002

9. Summit Township Cemetery
Summit Township, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8764000, -86.3946991

10. Towns Cemetery
Amber Township, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9631004, -86.3311005

11. South Victory Cemetery
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9984890, -86.3541610

12. Brookside Cemetery
Scottville, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9541727, -86.3059126

13. Center Riverton Cemetery
Scottville, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8772011, -86.3321991

14. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Scottville, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8550400, -86.3377600

15. Swan Creek Cemetery
Scottville, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8749520, -86.3081550

16. Hamlin Village Cemetery
Ludington, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0352097, -86.4941864

17. Sugar Grove Cemetery
Sugar Grove, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0058330, -86.2711110

18. North Weare Cemetery
Pentwater, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8011017, -86.3636017

19. Riverside Cemetery
Custer, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9418880, -86.2219800

20. Pentwater Township Cemetery
Pentwater, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7910995, -86.4281006

21. Lakeside Cemetery
Custer, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8760986, -86.2394028

22. North Victory Cemetery
Victory Township, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0802900, -86.3559000

23. Eden Township Old Indian Cemetery
Custer, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8245700, -86.2496700

24. South Weare Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7573500, -86.3580500