Jeri John Walker

Jeri John Walker, age 66 of Cobden, passed away suddenly at home on October 31, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1954 the son of Ann E. Walker. He graduated from Cobden High School in 1972. He married Julie Smith on August 18, 1979 in Alto Pass. He had several jobs before fulfilling his desire to be a truck driver. Even in retirement he was still driving his beloved black dump truck "Monique". He was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Jeri is survived by his wife, Julie of Cobden; daughter, Emily (Felipe) Rafael; granddaughter, Ava Grace Rafael all of Cobden; twin sister, Jana (Bob) Bateman of Murphysboro; mother-in-law, Geneva Smith of Anna; sister-in-law, Ellen (Charlie) Sharpe of Lake of Egypt; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and special uncle, Ben Walker. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Cobden Cemetery with Jason Forby officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Cobden Cemetery. Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the building will be kept to 25 people at a time. "If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives" - Robert South Visitation Service Wednesday, November 4, 2020,4:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Visitation Service Thursday, November 5, 2020,10:30AM-11:00AM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, November 5, 2020,11:00AM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Thursday, November 5, 2020,11:00AM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920