The Richmond News, Aug. 8, 2025

Marvin Walker

Marvin (Pee Wee) Walker was born Sept. 24, 1941, in Kansas City to Morris Andrew and Philomena (Berger) Walker. He married Beverly Ann Proffitt of rural Richmond on July 15, 1961. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017. He also was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Wayne Walker, on Jan. 29, 2022. Survivors include his daughter, Leann Jones of Liberty. He also is survived by seven grandchildren: Lanie Jones of Liberty, Spencer Crow and Brandy of Kearney, Justin Walker of Excelsior Springs, Logan Pulse of Polo, Lauren and Antwoine Brown of Kansas City, Deven and Samantha Walker of Richmond and Camille Cook of Excelsior Springs. Other survivors include 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and son, Marvin was preceded in death by two brothers, Junior Walker and wife LaWanda, and Donald Walker; and his sister, Better Rogers, with husband Buford Rogers.

Marvin worked for 37 years at the Allis Chalmers plant in Independence. He retired to fish and garden, but became bored with that and decided to go to work with his son in construction.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held Thursday, August 14, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and services to follow at 11. Inurnment will be in South Point Cemetery, Orrick.

Please share your memories of Pee Wee with the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.