Thomas A. Walls

Nettleton – Thomas A. Walls, 66, died on Monday, June 24, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Born on December 15, 1946, in Slate Springs, he was a son of the Mary Ellen Clements Walls Burleson and the late Duell Walls.

Mr. Walls attended Calhoun City schools. He married Betty Cavender on February 7, 2002. Before becoming disabled, he was a heavy equipment operator with Eutaw, Kent, and Hill Construction companies. Mr. Walls attended Central Grove Baptist Church. A hardworking, outgoing person who had a great personality, he was a jokester, antique collector, and enjoyed Country music. Mr. Walls was passionate about helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Betty C. Walls, Nettleton; mother, Mary Burleson, Amory; daughters, Melesa Walls, Nettleton and Angela Walls Hammontree (Daryl), Mantachie; brother, Allen Walls (Wilma), Nettleton; grandchildren, Jeffery Eugene Sullivan, Hunter Garrett Holley, Dave Mills, Tiffany Mills, PV2 Timothy Langley, USARNG, Nathaniel Langley, Joseph Chaves, and Joshua Chaves; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, June 27 at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Hatley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Sullivan, Hunter Holley, Timothy Langley, Nathaniel Langley, Joshua Chaves, and Patrick Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Eutaw Construction.

Visitation will be from 12 – 1:50 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.