Michael H. "Mike" Walker, 64, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at a Tyler hospital. He was born October 14, 1944 in Center to Thomas Hoyet Walker and Wylma Counts Walker. Mike had owned and operated H&W Plumbing for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 10th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 11th at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Dr. Jack Smith officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Mary Jones Walker of Center

Daughter, Michaelene Parker & husband Paul of Pittsburg

Son, Michael Hoyet Walker, Jr. of Dallas

Granddaughter, Kori Layne Jones of Center

Sister, Bettye Johnson & husband Alan of Center

Uncles:
Harold Gene Walker & wife Mary of LaPorte
C.G. Counts & wife Earlene of Wiggins, Mississippi

Aunt, Mary Virginia Walker of Center

Also a number of other relatives & friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Thomas Hoyet Walker & Wylma Counts Walker

Memorials can be made in Mike's name to the Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center HomePlace, c/o Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701