James R. Walls, age 98, passed away on February 11, 2009 at a local hospital after a short illness.

He was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on December 2, 1910. He married Williamina Ferrier in 1935, and they settled in Texas, where they lived in LaMarque, Texas City and Dallas.
Mr. Walls most recently moved to Salado to be close to family. He worked in sales and brokerage of jute products from age 14 and owned his own business until his death. Mr. Walls is preceded in death by his beloved wife “Winnie”.
He is survived by 3 sons, James and wife Carol of Salado, John, and George of Temple. Grandchildren include David Walls of San Fransisco, Scott Walls of Wichita, Kansas, Pam (Walls) Williams and husband Michael of Flint, Texas, and Jonathan Walls of Temple. Great-grandchildren include Adam and Hannah Williams of Flint and Ian Walls of Dallas. Mr. Walls willed his body to the Southwestern Medical School of Dallas. A memorial service is being planned at Presbyterian Church of Salado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church at P.O. Box 865, Salado, TX 76571.