Jack G Walls' Obituary
Jack Walls Obituary
GOMER — Jack G. Walls, 82, died at 2:15 a.m. Sept. 26, 2012, at The Meadows of Kalida in Kalida. He was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Gomer to Gilbert and Gladys Griffith Walls, who preceded him in death. On May 28, 1949, he married G. Jane Jones, who died Oct. 25, 2003. Mr. Walls was a 1947 graduate of Gomer High School and attended Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he still holds the track and field record in the 100-yard dash. He was a lifelong farmer and retired as a postal carrier from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Lima Bean Chorus for more than 60 years. He served the Lord as a member of the Kings Glory Quartet and several other church and musical groups. He was a member of Lima Baptist Temple, Lima, and attended Faith Baptist Church, Ottawa. Survivor include two sons, Mark Gilbert (Jo Ann) Walls, of Fort Jennings, and Craig Arnold Walls, of Columbus Grove; three daughters, Rebecca Jane (John “Jack”) Hamel and Kathleen Gay (Dr. John) Needler, both of Columbus Grove, and Jacqueline Sheree Walls, of Pandora; and 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Isaih and Jacob Walls. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Pastor Denny Coates will officiate. Burial will be in Pike Run Cemetery, Gomer. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons.
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