TONY TIM WALTERS, 82, of Jasonville, IN went to his heavenly home with Jesus Christ at 1:17 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
He was born December 1, 1936 in Jasonville, IN to Melvin Edwin Walters and Olga H. (Dempsey) Walters.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patricia S. (Wiehe) Walters of Jasonville, IN who he married on June 10, 1972; children, Ryan Scott Dempsey Walters (Michelle) of Terre Haute, IN, Miriam Krista Marie Warrick (Matt) of Linton, IN, Cherise Cynthia Delilah Walters of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Gentry Warrick, Audrey Warrick, Ella Warrick, Taylor Warrick.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tony was a teacher at Clay City for 32 years. He was a sports enthusiast playing baseball at Indiana State, David Lipscomb University, and several semi-pro leagues. Tony’s favorite sports teams included New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Notre Dame.
Tony’s evangelistic journey included parade ministries with his son Ryan, prison outreach, as well as preaching and distributing thousands of Bible tract literature.
Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. There will be no services per Tony’s request. In Tony’s family’s eyes he was a #1 athlete, #1 dad, and most importantly a #1 Christian who faithfully served Jesus Christ, witnessing to all he met. He was a servant of God to the end and he wants no honor or glory. All the honor and glory is to be given to Christ Jesus. Tony’s life’s purpose was to magnify our Lord and Savior.
Interment will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Midland, IN. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donate to the Lord’s work to spread the Word of God. Tony’s wish for his friends and family would be to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord!!!
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