Mr. Michael Joe “Mikey” Walker, Jr, 21, of Swainsboro died Saturday, February 4, 2017 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.
Mr. Walker was born October 30, 1995 in Swainsboro. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Debbie Walker. Mr. Walker was a 2015 High school Graduate from ECI where he played Linebacker for the ECI Bulldogs. He was part of the 2012 Football State Champions. Mr. Walker was employed with Interfor and a member of the Carpenter Union, and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was also a member of Summertown Baptist Church. Mr. Walker loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, Beth and Andy Love; Michael and Natasha Walker, Sr; sisters, Olivia Boatright, Maggie Walker, Lindsey Love, Lorie Love, and Abby Morris; brother, Jarret Morris; maternal grandparents, Donna and George Kirkland, Johnny and Vickie Way, Jr., and Martha and Edward Love; paternal grandparents, Joe Walker; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2017 with Reverends Josh Black and Keith Claxton officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening, February 6, 2017 at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mitchell Cowart, Zach Thompson, J-Rod Downer, Zach Folds, Mason Johnson, Corey Pellerin, and Seth Frederick.
Honorary Pallbearers are the ECI class of 2015.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mikey Walker Scholarship fund c/o Durden Bank 318 South Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401
Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Michael Joe “Mikey” Walker, 21, of Swainsboro.
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