Carl "Jack" Walker

Carl “Jack” Walker, 77, of Essexville, our loving, amazing and gentle husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, September 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Bay City on December 28, 1935, the son of the late Colista and Carl (Mulligan) Walker, Sr. Jack attended Bay City Central High School and graduated with the class of 1955. While Jack was growing up, just around the corner lived a lady by the name of Beverly Schmidt. They became high school sweethearts and were united in marriage on June 9, 1956. Jack proudly served our country with the United States Navy from 1955-1957. Jack loved his God, his family and his country. A hardworking and fair man, Jack owned and operated Walker Music Company. He was a faithful member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and a dedicated member of the Essexville-Hampton Lions Club, where he served as the Tail Twister. He enjoyed golf, bowling, sports, reading, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Jack’s honest, true and genuine ways will always live on for generations to come. Jack leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife and soul mate of over fifty seven years, Beverly Walker; loving children, Jodi and husband, Mark Shaw, Kerri and husband, Ray Meeks, Becky and husband, Randy VanTol and Doug and wife, Mia Walker. He was the unconditional loving grandpa of Jaime Shaw, Erik Shaw, Jordan and husband, Marlon Lancaster, Marcie and husband, Tony Cicciarelli, Marti Meeks, Nick VanTol and fiancé, Amanda Gregg, Josh and wife, Nikki VanTol, Chad VanTol, Kaylee VanTol, Dylan Walker and Kendall Walker. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Avri and Emri Lancaster, Sophia and Aiden Cicciarelli and Layla VanTol; one great-grandchild on the way, along with Jack’s sister, Geraldine Johnson; brothers-in-law, John and wife, Sharon Schmidt, Donald Francke and Lawrence and wife, Val Meyer, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, Jack was welcomed home to heaven by his sister, Elaine Meyer; mother-in-law, Alta and husband, Norm Murphy; father-in-law, Roy Schmidt; brother-in-law, Richard Schmidt; sisters-in-law, Carol Francke and Sue Zaborski, along with his special friends, Eugene and Rita Smith. Jack’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Lions Memorial Service at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Jack will be taken to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 206 Scheurman St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Jack’s Funeral Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Eric A. Stone will officiate with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jack may be directed to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church or the Essexville-Hampton Lions Club.