John William Walker, 71, of Waldron, passed away Friday, March 21st, 2025, at Willows of Greensburg Nursing Home.
John was born in Greensburg on August 17, 1953. He was the son of the late Ralph and Ruby Walker, with two surviving brothers, Rolyn (Butch) Walker of Indianapolis and Lyndon (PeeWee) Walker of Waldron.
John married his wife, Christine Luella (Stevens) Walker, on November 17, 1974. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple had two children: Michelle Cord (special friend Doug Johnson) and her children Austin, Alex, and Maggie Cord of Hope, and David John Walker (wife Pam) and their three children, Madeline, Gracie, and Isaac Walker of Waldron. John had a large, close-knit family, including several surviving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents.
John worked at Thomas Supermarket in Shelbyville as a teenager. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1973 and attended the Auto Mechanic program at Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis in 1973. He worked at General Electric and Shelby Gravel of Shelbyville for 18 years, driving a cement truck. He was a volunteer firefighter at the local Waldron Fire Department for close to 25 years, where he served as chief. He enjoyed the annual Waldron 4th of July Festival and set off the fireworks as a Waldron Volunteer Firefighter.
John was a member of the Waldron Community Club for several years and also served as the President. He was also an active member of the Moscow Christian Church in Milroy, Indiana. A baptized believer, he served as a Deacon and had a supportive and loving church family in the Moscow area.
John suffered a brain aneurysm in 1991 at the age of 37 and was in a severe auto accident in 1992. Although his health was never the same, his faith, family, friends, and fun sense of humor kept him going for many years. He continued working small jobs until retirement. He was cared for at home by close friends and healthcare workers, Theresa Smith and Linda Long. In 2021, he moved to the Heritage House Nursing Home facility (currently Willows of Greensburg), where he was lovingly cared for by many caretakers until he passed away.
John had many hobbies throughout his lifetime, including playing with his two brothers as a child on the farm, spending time with his dog Jiggs, riding dirt bikes, working on motors and autos, driving his Duster, chopping firewood, serving his community and church, playing Euchre and Uno with family and friends, swimming at home in the pool, tending a large garden, spending time with his six grandchildren, and sharing meals with his family and wife.
John William Walker was a loving father, husband, and friend. He will be greatly missed but will be remembered through many stories, pictures, and memories. He is now home at rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Moscow Christian Church, 9098 S. River Road, Milroy, Indiana with Pastor Bruce Pierce officiating.
Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to Moscow Christian Church Building Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com .
