Elbert Murry Walls, 74, died at his home in Colt, Arkansas, on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Mr. Walls was born on Dec. 20, 1949, in Victoria, Arkansas. He was the son of Murry J. Walls and Floris E. Smith Walls. Mr. Walls had worked as a mechanic and had retired from Boar’s Head as a maintenance person and was a Baptist.
Mr. Walls married Mary Catherine Sesti in 1972 and she survives him along with a daughter, Doris Malone and husband Johnny of Brickeys; a son, Ernest Walls of Crenshaw, Mississippi; three sisters, Emma Dean McGregory of Colt, Ruby Dale Gilmer of Marion and Judy F. McNeil of Albany, Mississippi. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Kimberly A. Walls (Logan), Kaylie E. Malone, and Maddie M. Herrington; two great-grandchildren, Journee and Ava; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He is also survived by dear friends, Rex A. Hedrick and Ramona, Kenny D. Eldred and Mattie, Patricia Blaylock and Michael and Christina Rodriguez and Joe. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Jonathan D. Walls.
A Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Stevens Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Charlie Sides, Gail Dye, and Elite Hospice of Forrest City. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net.
