McCurey "Joe Boy" Walls was born February 26, 1937 in Elysian Fields, TX to the late Jimmy and Sammie Stafford Walls. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, TX and graduated in 1956 from George Washington Carver High School in Garland.
McCurey's accomplishments as the Carver Tigers quarterback in 1966 and as a sprinter in 1956 awarded him the honor of being inducted into the Garland Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. After graduating from Carver, he received a scholarship to Wiley College in Marshall, TX. During his freshmen year he competed in football at the fullback position. He was a member of the track team clocking a time of 9.9 seconds in the 100 yard dash.
McCurey gave his life to Christ at an early age. He will be remembered for his service to God and the East Garland Community. His love and knowledge for sports led him to coaching the neighborhood youth. And of course providing transportation to practices and games in the legendary truck called "Old Gold."
McCurey was preceded in death by his parents and great grandson Keenan Walker, Jr.
His memories will be cherished by sons, H. Tyrone Walls, Phillip Marlow Walls (Cassandra), McCurey Hercules Walls (Renee) and Todd Walls; brothers, Walter Avon Walls and Thomas Charles Walls (Gertrude); sisters, Herma Wilson, Dorothy Douglas, Helen Pace (William), Edna Ball (JC), Frances Walls and Ruby Jackson (Willie); uncle, Willie James Stafford (Dorothy) of Dallas. 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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