Mr. Elmon Aron Walls

Mr. Elmon Aron Walls, 91, died Sunday, January 14th, at his home in West Point, Mississippi. He was born April 30th, 1926 in Vardaman, Mississippi, the sixth child of Hosea Littleton Walls and Annie Lee Vanlandingham Walls. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Cooper Walls, his daughter, Melinda Walls Pilkinton, three grandchildren, Tal Pilkinton of St. Louis, Missouri, Leah Walls Malka of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Benjamin Walls of Durham, North Carolina, one brother, Hugh F. (Pete) Walls of Vardaman, Mississippi, one sister, Betty Walls Ballard of Memphis, Tennessee, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Near the end of World War II, at 18, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served four years as a landing craft crewman. He worked later as a parts manager for Larry White Chevrolet in West Point, Mississippi. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in West Point where he taught Sunday School and worked with youth programs. He enjoyed rich relationships with his family and many friends. He valued his leisure time with friends and family, was quick to enjoy a laugh, and engaged in many activities over his lifetime. He enjoyed woodworking, water-skiing, boating, and, most recently, the affection of his rescued dog, Bella. He crafted beautiful antique reproduction pieces that serve as an emblem of his excellent skills. He was preceded in death by his parents Hosea and Annie Walls; his son, Randy Walls; his son-in-law, Sam T. Pilkinton III; four sisters, Margaret, Etoyle , Orene, and Norma; three brothers, L.V. (Bill), Howard , and Harold; two nephews, Eric and Michael; and one niece, Joan. He loved his family immensely and missed those who preceded him. There will be a joyous reunion in the arms of his Savior. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Honorary Pallbearers will include Reverend Lee Gordon, Teresa Little, Cecilia Ellis, and all of his church family at First Baptist Church in West Point. Memorials can be made to the West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, 1212 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, MS 39773. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com.