Jerry Lawrence Walker age 79, of Arcadia, Michigan, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home in Arcadia, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 10, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Carl and Pearl (Peterson) Walker. Jerry was a graduate of Arcadia High School with the class of 1960. After his graduation, Jerry attended trade school in Chicago, Illinois. Jerry served in the United States Army at the beginning of the Viet Nam War form February 12, 1964 until February 7, 1966. He married Carol Diane Revolt at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee, on November 25, 1967. Jerry started Arcadia Body Shop, doing collision repair and restorations. No job was to big or small. But it had to be done right or it didn't leave the shop. His son Todd is in the business with him now, and his son Scott helps out in the shop when needed. Jerry would never retire – he enjoyed working on cars too much. He made many life- long friends along the way, of being in business for 61 years. Jerry enjoyed listening to country music (the old stuff), also found time to go fishing and deer hunting. He made powder horns and powder flasks with his son Scott, also fishing baits, bows and arrows, all out of different kinds of wood. His special hobby was his cars, most of all, his favorite "Fords" 30-32-36 which were his "babies". He was a former member of the Arcadia Fire Department, where he served for many years.

He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Carol D. Walker, two sons and daughters in-law, Todd and Holly Walker and Scott and Tammy Walker all of Arcadia, Darren and Ada Amor of Scottville, who he treated like a third son, his grandson, Ethan Todd Walker of Arcadia, his step-granddaughter Shawnee Fisk, his step- great granddaughters, Camilla Chapa and Willow Chapa all of Onekama, his special friends, Jennifer Elliott of Benzonia, Phil Peterson, Dennis and Shirley Farnsworth and Wes and Betty Hull all of Arcadia, Gerald and Janet Scheppelman of Manistee, his Aunt Elva Peterson of Columbiaville, MI, two brother's in-law and three sister's in-law, Danny and Sherry Revolt, Paul and Mary Revolt and Kathy Revolt all of Manistee and special friend Judy Cordle of Gailsburg, IL. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Pearl Walker, his grandparents, James and Leona Walker and Leo and Eva Peterson, his mother in-law and father in-law, Theresa and Dan Revolt and his two sister's in-law, Martha O'Rourke and Darlene Revolt, his army buddy of over 50 years up until his death 2 years ago, Herman Cordle and Charles Revolt, who was like a lil brother to him.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place, and graveside services for family and close friends will be held at the Conway Cemetery in Arcadia on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. The members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad will present military honors. A celebration of Jerry's life will take place, at his home, for family and friends, following the graveside services.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements .