Ralph L. Walls, 85, of Oxford, passed away peacefully and comfortably in his home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was retired from NVF of 20 plus years. Ralph, also known as Jack and Papaw... loved fishing, camping, western movies, wrestling, blue grass and country music. He also loved family gatherings, especially with the grandkids. Ralph loved to cook out on his grill. He is survived by his brother, Dean Walls and wife, Jane of Damascus VA; two daughters, Geri Hicks and her husband, Lary of West Grove and Jackie Owens Weaver and significant other, Shannon Arnold of Oxford; one granddaughter, Jamie Byrd and significant other, Russell Williams; one grandson, Dennis Byrd and wife, Desiree of TN; two great-granddaughters, Sabreena Byrd and fiancé, Alex Pollard of MD, and Makenzi Byrd and significant other, Dustin; five great-grandsons, Anthony, Cody, Aidan, Colt, and Dennis, Jr.; one step great-granddaughter, Scarlett; two great-great granddaughters, Bella and Zoé; and one great-great grandson, Bryson. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Lettie Mae Walls, daughter Phyllis Diane Walls and siblings.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Friends and family may visit from 10 – 11 am Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. Services are private due to covid restrictions. Rev. James Walls of Virginia, Ralph’s nephew will be officiating the service. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30 am at the Oxford Masonic Lodge, 245 N. Third St., Oxford, immediately after the private service at the funeral home. Special thanks to Geri his daughter for continuously caring for him each and every day, his sister-in-law, Helena Icenhour for always being a call away, and to Anthony Byrd and Paige Sullins for taking such great care of papaw these past few months. Along with family, friends, and Willow Tree Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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