Michael John Walker

September 17, 1953 - March 6, 2015

Michael "Mike" John Walker Visitation for Michael "Mike" John Walker, 61, of Salado will be 5pm-8pm on Thursday March 12, 2015, at Affordable Burial & Cremation Service in Killeen, Texas. Funeral will be at noon Friday March 13, at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas. Chaplain Tamara Aquino will be officiating. Mr. Walker went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 6, with his wife by his side. Mike was born on September 17, 1953 in Spokane WA to Arthur and Mary Walker. He Graduated from Central Valley High School in 1972 where he participated in FFA and wood shop. He was active in the United States Army from 1972-1976 and was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. Mike was employed at Wilson Art International Temple, TX, where he worked for 25 years. Mike enjoyed Nascar, Football, and working on cars in his free time. Mike was a man of God and enjoyed sharing his faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lewis Walker and Marianna Magdalena Kuntz; step sons David L Lowry and step son Brian D Patton. He is survived by his wife of 14 years Yreva Lynn Walker of Salado where she works as a US postal service carrier, siblings Clint J., Marcellea, and Robert L. Walker and Linda M. Wines, son Steven R Walker and wife Lydia; step son Travis W Williamson; step daughter Angela C Salazar and husband Jason; step son Randy Patton; step daughters Diane Herzog and Sandra Motl; grandchildren Bryleigh and Alyse Walker; Jaquilien, Michelle, Daniel, James and Sarah Lowry; Jaelynn Salazar; Brandi Machuca; Daniel and Josh Patton; Gena Herzog; Alexis Ruple; Michael Beasley; Candice Baumann; Ashley, Harold Jr., and Jessica Herzog; Kayla Patton; Kaidynce Patton; and 14 great grand children. Online Fund to assist with cost @ www.gofundme.com/michaelwalker