Mt. Jewett Echo. – Jerry H. Walker passed away at his home in Hazelhurst this Thursday morning at 12:30 o'clock. He had been suffering with heart trouble for the past two weeks, which developed into pneumonia. Mr. Walker was born in Brussles, Canada, February 7th, 1864, and came to Hazelhurst from Farnum, Neb., 28 years ago. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna McElwain to which union were born four children, namely Mrs. Joe Hefferon, Mrs. Olin Guthrie and Vern B. Walker, all of Rochester, N.Y., and M.D. Walker of Bradford, who, with his wife, survive. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. R.H. Holmes of Mt. Jewett and Mrs. Mary Gervill of Flagier, Col. Mr. Walker was a member of the M.E. Church and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hazelhurst, Mountain Encampment I.O.O.F. of Mt. Jewett and the K. of P. of Eldred. He had served as Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector of Hamlin township for a number of years. Mr. Walker was one of Hazelhurst's well known and prominent citizens and was always interested in the welfare of his community. He will be missed by a large circle of friends. Mr. Walker is also well known in Mt. Jewett and vicinity and his many friends regret to learn of his demise. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 2:00 o'clock at the home. Rev. Howe of DuBois, Pa., will officiate. Burial will be made in Bridgeview cemetery, Mt. Jewett.
contirubted by Justina Vickerman #47872666
contirubted by Justina Vickerman #47872666
Mt. Jewett Echo. – Jerry H. Walker passed away at his home in Hazelhurst this Thursday morning at 12:30 o'clock. He had been suffering with heart trouble for the past two weeks, which developed into pneumonia. Mr. Walker was born in Brussles, Canada, February 7th, 1864, and came to Hazelhurst from Farnum, Neb., 28 years ago. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna McElwain to which union were born four children, namely Mrs. Joe Hefferon, Mrs. Olin Guthrie and Vern B. Walker, all of Rochester, N.Y., and M.D. Walker of Bradford, who, with his wife, survive. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. R.H. Holmes of Mt. Jewett and Mrs. Mary Gervill of Flagier, Col. Mr. Walker was a member of the M.E. Church and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hazelhurst, Mountain Encampment I.O.O.F. of Mt. Jewett and the K. of P. of Eldred. He had served as Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector of Hamlin township for a number of years. Mr. Walker was one of Hazelhurst's well known and prominent citizens and was always interested in the welfare of his community. He will be missed by a large circle of friends. Mr. Walker is also well known in Mt. Jewett and vicinity and his many friends regret to learn of his demise. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 2:00 o'clock at the home. Rev. Howe of DuBois, Pa., will officiate. Burial will be made in Bridgeview cemetery, Mt. Jewett.
contirubted by Justina Vickerman #47872666
contirubted by Justina Vickerman #47872666
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