Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Walker

September 3, 1938 - December 13, 2016

Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Walker age 78, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born in Hamilton on September 3, 1938 the son of Stanley and Esther (Mendenhall) Walker. He was the last graduate of West Elkton High School, class of 1956. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from August 3, 1956 to May 3, 1959. He married Ilene Rardon on September 24, 1966 in Hamilton. He had worked for Cincinnati Bell for 17 years and was a life-long farmer in Preble and Butler Counties, farming for over 47 years. During the time he farmed he founded and operated Walker’s Farm Seeds and Chemicals. He sold Pioneer hybrid seed for over 30 years. Jerry was a member of West Elkton United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee. His vocation and hobby was growing field crops and vegetables. He retired from his business and farming in 2001. Jerry was a people person, having never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Ilene and his son Ted A. Walker and daughter-in-law, Kris, all of Somerville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at West Elkton United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandi Apgar officiating. Burial will be in Fairmound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to West Elkton United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 88, West Elkton, Ohio 45070. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com