Michael Roy Walker Jr.

Michael Roy Walker Jr., age 50, of Montrose Colorado passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026. 

Mike was born on August 18, 1975 to Mike and Vicki Walker. He lived in Montrose for the majority of his life. This is where he met and married his wife, Jennifer and they built a life together.

 Mike started working around 12 years of age, being trained in the logging industry with his father Mike and his grandfather, William “Bill” Walker in the Cimarron area. This experience ignited a love for operating heavy machinery and truck driving. He worked as a mechanic as well for a time but always returned to operating heavy equipment. He was a hard worker and didn't like sitting idle, he would help wherever he was needed. He would run a shovel, or the machine, he just wanted the job done and done right. There did not seem to be a piece of machinery, truck or trailer that he couldn't handle. He had skills and training that most never knew, he worked in a supervisor position for several companies over the years, as he was always promoted very quickly, but his love for being a heavy machine operator almost always won out if he was given a choice. He had a very strong work ethic and was employed by Haynes Excavation at the time of his passing. 

Mike and his wife Jennifer were on a lifelong journey together spanning 37 years, sharing 22 years of marriage and raising four children. He enjoyed riding his Harley, jeeping, and family bike rides. One of his greatest joys was to take his family to the forest to find and cut down the perfect Christmas tree together. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer; children, Meagan Walker, Natalie Walker, Wendy Gimesh, Tyler Richmond and Logan Wilkerson. His mother, Vicki Walker and sister, Michelle Turuc. His nieces; Mikayla (P.J.), Harley and Madison; his grandnephew Hudson and grandniece Emelia. 

He was preceded in death by his aunt; Bobbie Walker, uncle; Kelly Walker, his father; Michael Walker Sr. and his sister; Misty Walker.

 A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Victory World Outreach Church located at 429 East Main Street, Montrose, Colorado. 

Final arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family through the following link. https://account.venmo.com/u/sunkat20 (Please set the payment to private) Your thoughtful contribution and kind words in Mike’s memory will bring comfort during this difficult time.

“Please take a moment to reflect on a happy memory you had with Mike, may it bring you comfort and peace”