Michael Wayne "Shorty" Walker, 57, of Bivalve, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Baltimore, he was a son of Kathleen Mae James Walker and the late R. P. Walker.

He was a retired machinist and currently was an express truck driver for the Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Salisbury. He enjoyed riding his Harley- Davidson Super Glide and was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan.

Besides his mother Kathleen, he is survived by his loving girlfriend, Diana Mason; his adoring children, his son, Brian Walker, his daughter, Jennifer Culbertson and her husband Nowa; his grandsons, Trevor and Owan; his brother, James Walker and wife, Nancy; and his nieces, Stacey and Valarie Walker. He is also survived by a special friend, Brad Mason.

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Todd Hurley will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM at the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield where friends may call one hour prior.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 1-3:30 PM at The Bowman Restaurant, 9306 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163.

To send condolences to the family please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com