Walter M. Bunch was born on February 17, 1970, in Hayti, Missouri to Stella Hollywood and the late Larry Norris, Sr.

He departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Norris Sr., 2 brothers, Willie "Red" Bunch and Jordan Payne, one son, Hozell "Buddy" Guyton, and both sets of grandparents.

Whenever Walter wasn't working on the farms, he had a deep passion for cars, music, and disco lights. He would have a party by himself playing his Blues. He also loved cars and fishing. To let him tell it, no one could beat him at barbecuing on his grill. While we mourn his passing, we take comfort in knowing his legacy lives on.

He leaves the following to cherish his memory:

Mother: Stella Hollywood of Denver, CO. and Leon Hollywood who helped raise him.

8 Children: Stephanie Hoist of North Carolina, Oshea Minnis, Fernando Minnis, Jelisha Minnis, and Darnell Minnis all of Springfield, MO. Pee Wee, Tytonnia Bunch of Poplar Bluff, MO., and Mark Taylor of New Madrid, MO.

5 Brothers: Eddie Bunch of Denver, CO., Roy Hollywood Jr., Larry Liddell, and Smith Liddell all of Hayti, MO., and Larry Payne of Kennett, MO.

6 Sisters: Stella Crosby, Towanda Hollywood both of Denver, CO., Shirley Norris, Anga Jones of Hayti, MO., Gloria Liddel of Dyersburg, TN., and Syrena Payne of Carbondale, IL.,

2 Aunts: Laura Norris of West Palm Beach, FL., and Debbie Williams of Denver, CO.

One Uncle: Brian Norris of West Palm Beach, FL.

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Temple Complex in Hayti, MO., with Pastor Hollywood officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti, MO.  Pallbearers were Oshea Minnis, Keenon Norris, Joshua Hollywood, D'Andre O. Hollywood, Andrew Rutledge, Alim J. Al-Hamim. Honorary Pallbearers were Eddie Bunch, Roy Hollywood, Mark Thompson, Kerel Thompson, Ronnie, PeeWee, Fernando Minnis, and Darnell Minnis.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.