Samuel Jackson Tandy Walker, Jr

' Walker, Jackson Tandy Jr.

    The Cora Community was saddened in the early hours of Friday morning when the news of the tragic death of Jackson Tandy Walker Jr. was learned. We haven't words to express our sympathy to the family.    Jackson Tandy Walker Jr. son of Jackson and Zelma Phillips Walker was born in Perry Township, near Cora on November 21, 1937 and departed this life January 13, 1955 at the age of 17 years, 2 months and 22 days.

    Jackson was one of a family of six children. He was the only son, five sisters remain to mourn the passing of their dear brother. Mrs. William Heissenbutal (Orva) of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. David Altizer Jr. (Etta) Rio Grande, Ohio; Mrs. Jack Harrison, (Marcella) Gallipolis, Ohio; Miss Mary Walker, Dayton; and Miss Karen at home.

    Jackson attended Perry rural school for his first eight years and then entered Rio Grande High School, where he was in his senior year. He was active in the Rio Grande Future Farmers of America. Because of his mechanical ability, he was in charge of the visual education equipment. He was well liked and respect(ed) by his fellow students.

    He was serving as an officer in Cora Grange, where he had performed his duties on the evening preceding his death. He was a member of Pomona Grange. The past year he had worked on the County Youth Degree Team. He was president of the 4-H Club and attended Cora Sunday School and Church.

    Those of Jackson's friends and acquaintances can perhaps add small recollections which when put together fill in some detail of the portrait of a fine young man. He was serious minded and (had a?) tolerant good nature. No amount of exasperating experiences could ever produce an oath or a violent reaction from him. From early hard training he ignored petty irritation and for this trait his parents had much cause to be proud.

    He was interested in the welfare of his neighbors and his community. Last summer he shared a part in the redecoration of Cora Church, by donating several days work. In him, his parents had great expectations, as an only son one can appreciate the interest with which they followed his doings. Jackson was always busy and full of new ideas. He had engineering and mechanical knowledge beyond his years. His ambition was to study and become an electrical engineer.     

    He will be sadly missed in many different places, but most in his home and especially so by his sister Karen, with whom he was always ready to have fun.

“There's sorrow in our hearts to-day,

        There's sadness on our brow,

      For he, the loved, has passed away

        And we are mourning now.

      The eye that once did sparkle bright,

        The hand that clasped our own

        No more shall gladden on our sight,

      Our beloved one has gone.

      O may the sorrow that does press

        Our spirit down to-day

      So minister that it may bless

        Us on our Pilgrim way;

      And as our friends shall one by one

        Leave earth, above to dwell

      O say to God, “Thy will be done,

        Thou doeth all things well.” Unknown publication Unknown date