Donnie Gene Walls

Donnie Gene Walls, 74, of Sikeston, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his residence. Born January 23, 1937, in Scotland, AR, to the late Huse and Mary Rhoades Walls, he was a truck driver and small engine mechanic, and a member of the Teamsters Union for many years. On July 27, 1973, in Union City, TN, he married Jane Ann Walls, who preceded him in death on August 13, 2001.

Also preceding him in death were one brother, Billy Walls, and three grandchildren.

Survivors include: a special friend, Sue Little of Sikeston; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Susan Walls of Wingo, KY; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Walls and Rick Huff of Benton; one brother, Junior Walls of Fresno, CA; and one sister, Mary Alice DeRooi of Visalia, CA. Also surviving are four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 11:00am until time of the funeral service at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 16, at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Huff, former pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Benton, officiating.

Burial will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston. Pallbearers will be:

Larry Spencer, Donnie Barnes, Darryl Barnes, William Rasberry, Keith Brown and Teddy Barnes.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142

Memphis, TN 38148-0142