Edward Ray Walters, 78 of Loogootee

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Edward Ray Walters, age 78 of Loogootee, passed away at the Martin County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Loogootee. 

He was born on April 18, 1938 to John and Stella (Smith) Walters in Norris City, Illinois. He retired from Jasper Wood Corporation and built corn dryers as a steel worker.

Mr. Walters is survived by two sons, Edward Ray Walters Jr. and companion Sara Jackson of Weatherford, Texas and Travis and Rachel Walters of Wonder Lake, Illinois. One brother, Bobby D. Walters of Loogootee. Two grandchildren, Ben and Brooke Walters. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy Harrison and Lorine Andrews, one brother, Donald Walters, and a sister in law, Cleda Walters.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He will be laid to rest in the Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals is in charge of arrangements.