James W. Walls

James W. Walls, 78 of 272 Stonewall Circle, Longs, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior at home August 28. Born February 26, 1947 in Greensburg, PA, he was the son of Reverend Irvin and Myrtle (Roadman) Walls.

He married his wife, Debra L Smeenk (Gair), on May 17, 1985. They celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. They were both avid bowlers in the Williamsport area and bowled in several leagues.

Surviving besides his wife are a son, Michael A. Walls of Clearfield, PA; a brother, Donald Walls (Lynn), and nephew, Jason of Rockton, PA. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother (Keith) Walls.

James graduated from Dubois Area High School in 1965 and attended McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. He worked for Hershey Foods for their Pasta division for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and was a 3 handicap when they moved to SC. He was a member of White Deer Golf Complex, as well as the Bucknell University Golf Course. He played for 2 years in SC before his health began to fail. He enjoyed reading as a pastime, enjoyed time at the beach, and his 2 golden doodles (Bentley and Bella).

James had been a member of St. Paul-Calvary United Methodist Church in Williamsport until he and his wife moved to Conway, SC in 2013. They moved from Conway area to their current address in November of 2018. James was a member of New El Bethel Methodist Church in Conway, SC.

On the request of the deceased, there was no service, and the burial took place with the family at Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy on September 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New El Bethel Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1342, Conway, SC 29528 in James’s memory.

Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, North Strand Chapel in Little River assisted the Walls family.