Michael Anthony Walker of Risco, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence in Risco at the age of 69 years, 4 months, and 13 days.

Michael Walker was born on Friday, January 6, 1956 in Parma, Missouri to Billy Joe and Clara Ruth Holt Walker.

Michael previously worked at the Dunklin County Transit in Malden and was of the Baptist faith. Michael was also a veteran of the United States Navy.

On May 11, 1979, in Malden, he was united in marriage to Connie Lynch. She survives. Other survivors include mother, Clara Ruth Walker of Risco; two daughters, Sara Buchanan and husband, Donald of Risco and Tara Tipton and husband, Jeremy of Risco; four grandchildren, Emma Buchanan, Dalton Buchanan, Abby Tipton and Hunter Tipton; two sisters, Brenda Whiston and husband, Danny of Pevely, MO and Joann Walker of Risco; three brothers, Bob Walker of Malden, James Walker and wife, Martha of Desoto and Terry Walker and wife, Tyla of Risco and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Elizabeth Ann Walker.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Landess Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.