Michael Jay Walters, 66, died at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Addington Place of Edwardsville. Born February 25, 1959 in Alton, he was the son of Charles and Verna (Boker) Walters. He retired as a driver for Fischer Lumber Company after over 40 years of service. On September 26, 1980 he married the former Chris Barrett in Godfrey. She survives. Also surviving is a son, Marc Walters (Allison) of Edwardsville, two grandchildren, Breck and Maclain Walters, a brother, Matt Walters of St. Louis, MO and a sister-in-law, Gina Walters of Alton. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Becky Suhre (Paul) of League City, TX, Jay Barrett (Maria) of St. Louis, MO, Pat Barrett of Katy, TX, Cathy Greeling of Godfrey, Theresa Kates (Bruce) of Florissant, MO, Lea Barrett of Godfrey, and Joe Barrett (Nancy) of Spanish Lake, MO. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Walters, three brothers, Paul, Chris, and James Walters, a sister, Roseanne Walters, a sister-in-law, Francis Barrett, brothers-in-law, Steve Greeling Sr. and Michael Barrett. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Father Jeff Holtman will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com