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Austin William Riker of Fayetteville, Arkansas was born in Berryville, Arkansas to Matthew Riker and Michelle Bohannan Riker on January 12, 1995. Austin passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Eureka Springs at the age of 27.
Austin had a strong faith in God and his family and the lessons he learned from them. He was a generous, selfless young man who had a big heart and always wanted to be there for others. Austin loved his country and supported veterans and those in law enforcement.
Austin is survived by his father Matthew Riker and Shondale Riker of Shell Knob, Missouri; mother Michelle Riker and Ray Holtzinger of Springfield, Missouri; brother Kefton Lane Wallace of Shell Knob, Missouri; sister Alyssa Corrin Wallace of Houston, Texas; grandparents Perry and Bonnie Clark of Berryville, Arkansas, Sylvia and Tom Efta of Columbus, Ohio, and Robin Riker of Columbus, Ohio; aunt Bridgett Clark of Berryville, Arkansas; uncle Christopher Riker of Columbus, Ohio; cousins Samantha Lester and Roman Riker; good friends Joshua McClelland, Jesse Bush, Liam Dillingham, Schuyler Whorley, and Nathan Wilkerson; as well as many other family and friends that will miss him greatly.
He is preceded by his grandparents Tom and Gloria Bohannan and aunt Angie Bohannan.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial donations may be made to help the family with final expenses by click on the obituary page at nelsonfuneral.com, Tribute Fund link. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
