Donald Eugene Walls

Donald E Walls, Sr. was born April 1, 1935, in Mifflinburg, PA, the second of fifteen children of Dayton Leroy Walls and Dorothy (nee Schollnee) Walls. He passed away peacefully at home in Globe, AZ on October 30, 2021 after a long illness. While growing up in Mifflinburg, Donny, as he was known to his friends, learned the craft of butchering at the age of 14 while working at a family friend’s Butcher Shop. In 1952, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy with his father’s written consent. During his time in the US Navy, Seaman Walls earned his GED prior to being assigned to the USS Kent in Korea as a Boiler Operator, where he served until his transfer to the US Naval Reserve. While on leave in 1954, Donald Walls, Sr married Ruth Wolheater. Donald and Ruth had three sons, Donald E Walls, Jr, David E Walls, and John Walls who died tragically at the age of 21 following an accident in which his motorcycle was hit by a car. After 52 years of marriage, Ruth passed away. After his Honorable Discharge in 1956, Donny returned to Mifflinburg. Here he worked for the American Car and Foundry Company (ACF) building trains until he was employed as a high wire electrician for the City of Mifflinburg, until his retirement. He also ran his own Butcher Shop on the side and was a volunteer Ambulance Driver for the City oc Mifflinburg. In 2007, Donny met and married Barbara Girvin. Barb and Donny remained in Mifflinburg until 2015 when they moved to Globe AZ. Donald Walls has been a revered Life Member of the VFW for many years. At the VFW Post 1704 in Globe, he served on the Honor Guard and as Assistant Bar Manager until his health no longer permitted. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ruth, and his son John Walls. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Girvin) Walls (Globe AZ), sons Donald E Walls, Jr and David E Walls (Mifflinburg, PA ), four grandchildren, several great-grand children and one great-great-grand child. Services will be held in Mifflinburg, PA at a later date.