James A. Walls, 77, of Coalfield died Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996 in Johnson Nursing Home, Harriman.

Mr. Walls was a lifelong resident of the Coalfield area and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Middle Creek Baptist Church and the Coalfield Senior Citizens. He was a maintenance mechanic at K-25 for 40 years before he retired in 1983. He enjoyed gardening and helping people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Walls and Mayme McGlothin Walls, and a brother, Warren Walls, who died in 1970.

Survivors are a brother, Al Walls of Knoxville; sister, Naomi Webster of Oliver Springs; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 17, in Sharp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Carr officiating.

Family received friends 6-8:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 17. Burial and graveside services were held 2 pm Sunday, in David Cemetery, Coalfield.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
21 Feb 1996