Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

MICHAEL H. WALKER,

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talented artist and painter was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County, Ark. Mike peacefully passed unto our heavenly father January 26, 2021, at the age of 66. Mike is survived by three brothers, Harold McFaden of Searcy, Ark., and Pete and David Walker both from North Little Rock, Ark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Pete Walker also from North Little Rock, Ark.

Mike was born June 25, 1954 in Little Rock, Ark. He graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1972. After graduation Mike continued to train in custom automotive paint, pinstripin­g and graphic arts later gaining national exposure for his custom paint on top fuel dragsters. Mike, who never married devoted his life to his family, friends and his many interest that included art, photograph­y, model railroads, saltwater aquariums, model building, jet boats and fast cars and was also a partner in the family business, Walker’s Cricket Ranch.

The family is comforted knowing Mike in his last years, found peace in our Lord Jesus. We are especially thankful to Virginia Taylor and her late husband Raymond for their unwavering friendship and care for Mike.

A memorial celebratio­n of Mikes life will be held at the home of David and Monta Walker on Saturday, Feb 27, at 1 p.m. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Bobby Ingram. Mike’s ashes will be cast privately by the family.

In remembranc­e of Mike’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangemen­ts are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonvil­le, Ark., 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at: www.anaturalst­atefuneral­service.com.

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