Jerry James Walker, Sr.

Jerry J Walker Sr. was born July 27th, 1929, in Luling, Louisiana. The oldest of five children, he grew up in Texas City, Texas. As a teenager during WWII, he helped run paper routes around Texas City. He became a survivor of the Texas City Disaster in 1947. He served in the army from 1951-1954, where he was stationed in Paris for a time during the Korean War. After leaving the army, he moved back to Luling and married the love of his life, Leona Madere Walker, on September 11, 1954. He then worked for the Monsanto company for 33 years until his retirement. He was a devout Catholic and devoted servant to St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Luling, where he was a lector, extraordinary minister, and director of religious education for many years. He was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America, where he served as Scoutmaster for Troop 370 in Luling for many years as well as holding numerous positions on the Council and National level. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409 and the American Legion Post in Luling. His hobbies included hiking, studying the Civil War, and researching his family’s genealogy. He was an avid fan of LSU sports.

He is survived by his two children, Jerry (April) Walker Jr. and Elizabeth Walker, his 8 grandchildren, Derek Walker and Taylor Walker Clement (Beau), David, Vicky, Mary, Clair, Emily, and Autumn Schmauss, and two great-grandchildren, Navy Mae Clement and Olivia Schmauss. He is preceded in death by his wife Leona Walker, his parents, Lucian and Etiennette Klibert Walker, and four siblings, Floyd, Lucian, and Clifford Walker and Mary Walker Manwell.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with a viewing from 8:30-11, including a 10 am rosary, with mass following. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to St. Anthony Parish or the Boy Scout Troop 370 for St. Anthony Parish in Luling.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.