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Jerry Walker Obituary
Jerry Glenn Walker, age 91 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Dyer Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mr. Walker will be conducted on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2PM at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Atwood, TN, with Rev. Hobart Walker officiating. Interment to immediately follow.
Jerry was born May 21, 1934, in Atwood, TN; the son of the late James and Thelma Walker. He was a retired mechanic.
Mr. Walker is survived by children, Sherry Walker, Terry Walker, Kerry Walker (Kyle), and Barry Walker, all of TN; and Terrial Walker, Tim Walker, and Jenna Walker, all of MI; two brothers, Rev. Windal Walker, Rev. Terrell Lynn Walker; fifteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jerry Glenn Walker.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
21
Graveside service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Poplar Springs Cemetery (Atwood)
131 Poplar Springs Road, Atwood, TN 38220
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Karnes & Son Funeral Home - DyerOnly 4 hours left for delivery to next service.