Jerry Luther Falkner

Jerry Luther “DUCKIE” Falkner, age 40, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 with his family by his side.  He was born in Chicago, IL on February 22, 1972 as the son of Shirley and the late Eddie Falkner Sr.

Growing up in Chicago he was a member of Evergreen Divine Missionary Baptist Church.  His family soon relocated to Racine, WI.   After graduating from High School continued his education to become an Automotive Technician, which was his lifelong passion and it afforded him the opportunity to become self-employed for many years.  He married Lucille A. Sheldon on May 22, 2004, in Waukegan, IL.  Jerry was in fellowship with Pentecostal Holiness Church where his mother serves as a minister.  The continuous prayers and teaching that he received from his mother helped to convert him from the Muslim faith, and he surrendered his life back to Christ.

Duckie, enjoyed making people laugh and hanging out with his friends.  He treasured the time he spent with his family and children the most.

Jerry leaves to cherish is memory, his Mother, Shirley Falkner; his special children, Tekila McClinton, Ka’von Hogue if Racine; brothers, Eddie Lee Falkner Jr, of Racine, Will (Candace) Falkner of Chicago, IL; Uncle/Brother, Glen (Ida Mae) Jones of Racine; grandfather, John Falkner of Skokie, IL; special nieces, Jazmyn Feltner, Madison Falkner; his only nephew; Eddie Lee Falkner III, Special  Spiritual advisors Jim and Joanne Cossel , Spiritual advisor Ronnie Washington – Hingold; God-Brother, Kunta Nelson; special friend, Brian Smith and his family and a host of other loving relatives and friends.  In addition to his father, Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Maggie Scott; aunts, Candy and Katie Jones; maternal grandparents, Elize and Ada Holloway; uncles, Clarence Woods, William and Jerome, Charles Robertson; paternal grandfather, Ora Belle Jones.  Jerry will be missed by all who knew and loved him.   Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Funeral 11am. Visitation 10-11am at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, 4600 County Line Rd.  Burial will take place at Mound Cemetery immediately following Funeral Service.