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Jon Walters Obituary

Jon Belton "Buddy" Walters

Born November 17, 1939 in Simpson County Mississippi, passed away Monday December 26th, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jon was preceded in death by his parents Summer Lewis Walters Sr, Estelle Styron Walters, and older brother Reverend Summer Lewis Walters Jr.

Reverend Walters attended Forest Hill Mississippi schools, Bailey Junior High School and Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi. A classically trained, educated, and talented musician, he held two masters degrees. Reverend Walters attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana, and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A retired United Methodist Church elder, Reverend Walters served forty years in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church with pastorates in Bloomington, Freedom, Oakland City, and Indianapolis. Reverend Walters served as Executive Director of the Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality. At North United Methodist Church he served as minister of Community Ministries and volunteered as baritone soloist in the professional quartet. He served as pastor in the Alaska Missionary Conference in Kenai Alaska. Reverend Walters returned to his home state of Mississippi where he served as executive director and pastor of the United Methodist Mississippi Choctaw Mission in Philadelphia. A lifelong humanitarian, his passion was world hunger, and his calling within the church was missions.

Jon, beloved husband of fifty years to Mary Glynn Lott, of Kilmichael, Mississippi, will be missed by their children, Allyson, Summer, Jay, spouses Philippe and Ellen, and adored grandchildren, Emily, Marc, Townsend, Jackson, Aidan, Sean, and Glynna. Jon is survived by countless cherished friends.

A memorial service will be held at North United Methodist Church, 3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, on Saturday January 14, 2012 at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: United Methodist Women of Mississippi, Treasurer, 100 Overlook Drive, Brandon, MS, 39042.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from Jan. 3 to Jan. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jon Walters

11 Entries

Rev. David Greer

January 9, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Daniel (Dan) Garcia

January 9, 2012

Mary Glynn and Family -- Rev. Jon was so compassionate and caring for our Springfield, VA Youth Missioners from Messiah UMC last year on our Mission work at the Great Spirit UMC Church on the Choctaw Reservation. Rev. Jon was caring for even the small things such as making sure I didn't get lost driving that Church Bus in Phil., MS. God Bless You.

Dale and Joan

January 8, 2012

Dear Mary Glynn, Summer, Allyson and Jay,

You know how much we loved Jon .. for so many reasons - among them his compassion for all with whom we share this planet, his sense of justice and mercy, his humor, and almost above all .. for his deep friendship, support and encouragement as a "clergy colleague" of mine through all the years I/we have known him - in Alaska and since. To say he will be missed doesn't even touch the sorrow and sense of loss we all feel. Know that you are all in our prayers .. and we will be there for the Celebration of his life in Indianapolis - a life so well lived. "Well done, Jon, for you remain as an example for us all - a "good and faithful servant"!
With love, Dale Kelley, with Joan Flowers

Linda Swarner

January 8, 2012

Mary Glynn and family,
I am very grateful for the time I worked with Jon at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. I appreciated his time and energy he devoted to hunger issues and to help me.

Rev. Kathy Price

January 6, 2012

Jon taught us much about justice, mercy and the amazing expanse of God's Grace...he will be greatly missed!

Francine Jackson

January 4, 2012

We were sorry to hear about Jon's passing. He was a angel sent down from heaven! He will be greatly missed. We are keeping the family in our prayers. From Francine Jackson and Family from Indpls, Indiana

Lee and Marilynn Jackson

January 4, 2012

Lee and I will always be grateful to Jon--his kindness, compassion and understanding made difficult times so much easier to bear. Blessings and prayers to you Mary Glynn and to all of your family.

Bonnie Nichols

January 4, 2012

Jon you were such a bright light and a powerful force on this earth. I am so grateful I got to know you and work with you in our community. Thank you for all you taught us.

Ralph Hogue

January 4, 2012

Jon helped our family through a very rough time. I will never forget his compassion, humor and great friendship.He was truly an angel in disguise.
Ralph Hogue

Ray Heilman

January 3, 2012

Mary Glynn and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Rev. Jon helped so many people, and will be truly missed. Love and Prayers-----

Bob and Amanda Barr

January 3, 2012

Uncle Buddy will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathies to the Walters family.

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