Melvin Walker Obituary 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 50s until his health wouldnt 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. Services Celebration of Life Tuesday May 6, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Printy Funeral Home 405 Cherry Street Carthage, IL 62321