Stories

The family wanted to share just a few of the great stories from Jerry's life, as well as some of the family messages that were read at his service. If you have a story that you'd like to share, please send it to us. We'd love to share your stories with everyone.

Bailey - Words for Jerry

It’s hard for me to accept that the memories I have with Papa are all I’m ever going to get.

Stacy - Weep Not for Me

Stacy read the following poem by Constance Jenkins at Jerry’s Interment:

Hillbilly Music

Growing up, Dad had a … particular … preference for music being played in the house.

M W P R

Papa’s last job before retiring at the ripe old age of 55 (!) was with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firerarms.

The Magic Rabbit

Stacy tells her rabbit story from Hayama, Japan, and her hamster story from Haymarket, Virginia.

Bailey's Eulogy for Papa

No matter the time or setting, Papa never failed to make an impression.

Rex's Eulogy for Dad

A son’s relationship with his father is a complicated thing. Mere words are inadequate to express fifty-five years of … adoration, respect, awe, joy, frustration, laughter, anger, sympathy, and of course love.

Wade's Eulogy for Dad

Oh, how he aggravated, frustrated, maddened, and incensed me.

Adjectives describing him that come immediately to mind:

Bob Pickett's Letter

Jerry Walters was my closest and oldest friend. Our friendship goes all the way back to the tenth grade in high school.

Starting the Vietnam War

UPDATED DECEMBER 2017

Jerry always claimed he started the Vietnam war.

Photo Gallery

Here are just a few of our favorite photos to remember Jerry.

Obituary and Service

Jerry Willard Walters, 80, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center.

Mr. Walters was born in 1936 in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of the late Rex and Dorothy Walters; stepson of Doris Walters. He graduated from University of Maryland earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Mr. Walters was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam era achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was a Security Analyst for the U.S. Navy and a Federal Intelligence Officer for the United States Government, retiring in 1993. Mr. Walters was a member and past President of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts; he enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to old time hillbilly music, making home videos, and playing board games and card games; he was an exceptional trivia buff. Mr. Walters enjoyed traveling throughout Asia with his wife, Rita, whom he married on October 10, 1960 in Suitland, Maryland. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to so many. He will be missed.

Surviving with his beloved wife of 56 years are son, Rex Walters and wife, Chikage; son, Wade Walters; daughter, Stacy Lee Hawkey and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Charlton, Rena, and Kimi Walters; Emily and Samuel Walters; Matthew and Bailey Hutchinson; sister, Carol Jean Rose and husband, Ron; brother, James Ray Walters; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends including his high school buddies and Navy friends.

A gathering of family and friends occurred on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. The Memorial Service was officiated by Pastor Mike Mayton, and a reception followed the service.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, #400, McLean, Virginia 22102 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.

As Jerry would say after your visit, “I’m glad you got to see me!”