Mr. Walls was born in Conway, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Laura Jane Bailey, in Las Cruzes, New Mexico. They were married for 69 years.
He proudly served in two branches of the military. He joined the Navy at age fifteen and served in the Pacific during World War II, and the rest of his career was in the Army for a total of 34 years of dedication and sacrifice to our country.
James had a distinguished, decorated service history that he could proudly recall and share in fascinating detail right up to his passing. He received the Purple Heart, and several Army Commendation medals along with too many other medals to mention for his outstanding service to our Country.
James loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He had a passion to do for others and a wealth of knowledge he was willing to share.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Walls, mother, Fannie Dean Walls, brother, William Walls, sisters, Anna Mae Priest, Margaret Faye Sweat, Maxine Belle Nell, Charlsie Lorraine Yuen, and Bonnie Dale Walls, and a daughter Adrienne Coburn. He is survived by his loving wife Laura, son, Jerry and wife Debbie, daughter, Mary Brewer and husband Craig, grandson, Clayton Brewer, granddaughters, Christy Coburn and Kathy Coburn and several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, where he will receive well-deserved full Military Honors.
