Mr. Gary Michael Walker, age 66, of Rickman, passed away at the Livingston Regional Hospital on Sunday evening, October 15, 2023.

Personal Information: Mr. Gary Michael Walker was born in Livingston, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 20, 1957, to the late Fred and Magalene Swallows Walker. Gary attended school at Rickman. At the age of 18 he then met and fell in love with Vivian Adele White. They were married on December 12, 1975, and were married for over 45 years. Over the years, Gary worked mostly on construction jobs. He was a good-hearted man with a good sense of humor. He especially loved to tease and aggravate those he loved! He spent the last several years devoted to taking excellent loving care of Vivian after she became sick and until she passed away in 2021. He seemed to be lost without her. Gary loved and cared about others, but especially all of his family.

Survivors: (2) Sons: Jason Walker and his wife Christina, and Brandon Walker; (7) Grandchildren: Peyton Walker, Mason Walker, and Mary Beth, Colson Walker, Katelyn Walker, Paxton Cade Walker, Colton Walker, and Brody Walker; (1) Great-Granddaughter: Callie Capri Walker; (2) Brothers: Larry Walker and his wife Karoline, Tony Walker and his wife Lesia; (2) Sisters: Cindy Dial and her late husband Frank, and Anita Taylor and her husband Chris; (9) Nieces and Nephews: Jeff Auberson, Steven Walker, Joshua Walker, (Tara), Misty Chilton (Dustin), Chrissy Cantrell (james), Kara Lindsay (Alex), Kody Davis (Rachel), Kyler Davis, Kelli Dodd (Matthew); His Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law: Allard and Naomi White; Sister-In-Law: Vicki White; and Niece: Alicia White Gunnels (Andy). Gary is also survived by several Great Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Vivian Adele White Walker; one son Michael Shawn Walker; one nephew Larry (Bub) Walker, Jr.; and 2 brothers-in-law: Frank Dial and David White.

Pallbearers: Jason Walker, Peyton Walker, Mason Walker, Colton Walker, Colson Walker, and Paxton Walker. Honorary Pallbearers: Katelyn Walker and Brody Walker.

Services/Burial: Funeral services for Mr. Gary Michael Walker will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, October 25th starting at 6 PM to 9 PM. Officiating with the service will be Bro. David Kennedy and Chrissy Cantrell.         P