Melvin Lester Walker, 70, of Lomax, IL, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the
University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.
Melvin was born in Carthage, IL, on April 10, 1955, the son of Lyle Walker and Della
Patrick. He graduated from Carthage High School. Melvin loved football, fishing, and
driving semis. His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys. After graduating high
school, Melvin went on to be an ASE Certified Mechanic. He was always tinkering with
his own vehicles. Melvin worked as a mechanic for many years. Eventually, he decided
he wanted to see and do more, so he became an over the road truck driver. He drove
semi-trucks well into his 50’s until his health wouldn’t allow it anymore.
Melvin is survived by his three daughters, Rebecca Walker of Keokuk, IA, Margaret
“Renee” (Tracy) Wolber of West Burlington, IA, and April Chick of Coralville, IA; his two
sisters, Roberta Smith of Quincy, IL, and Connie Walker of Bradenton, FL; his four
brothers, Joe (Carol) Walker of Carthage, IL, Jimmy (Vicki) Walker of Missouri, Danny
Walker of Carthage, IL, and Sam Walker of Florida; as well as nine grandchildren, and
four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Barbara Sue in infancy.
A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage with burial to follow at Webster Cemetery in Webster, IL. Memorials
may be made out to the family for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.