Family/Spouse: Michael Craft. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Michael Alexander Craft

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Jake married Sandra Walls. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arnold Hayes Walls, 98, of Coalfield, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 26, 2012. He was Morgan County's oldest veteran and was recognized by both former State Senator Tommy Kilby and former US Congressman Lincoln Davis. On November 11, 2012, he was recognized with a plaque honoring him as the oldest WWII veteran in the county.

Arnold was the first of eleven children born to Robert C. and Maggie McGlothin Walls and therefore inherited the awesome responsibility of a role model for his siblings. His parents and siblings; Wilson (Dude), Jack D., William (Bud), Shirley, Irene, Robert Jr., Alma Jones, Susie Ward and George Walls all preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister, Louise Crowe.

Mr. Walls married his childhood sweetheart, Anna Mae Phillips and they enjoyed over 60 years together. They were one of the most caring and sharing couples in the community and in their church. No other home had any more friends and relatives feast at their table. God blessed this Christian couple with three sons; Don (Yvonne), Royce (Wanda), and Shannon (Glenda) Walls, and by three daughters; Sandra Marcom (Deceased), Brenda Jackson (Charles), Melanie Walls and a special caregiver, Angie Potts.

Following 65 years of marriage, Arnold lost his beloved wife.

He visited often and checked on his friends daily with a call. He was most generous with his time and money for those in need. He witnessed to numerous people leading many to the Lord.

Serving his country in the US Navy, he was aboard the USS McClellan when the peace treaty was signed.

He was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church where he served in many positions including Sunday School Teacher for 50 years and as a deacon for over 60 years.

He was a vital link in the prayer chain and a valuable asset to the church visitation ministry, especially to the elderly and shut-ins. He has earned the respect of all who knew him, especially his 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Arnold was a charter member of the Coalfield High School Rochelle Scholarship Board where he served for many years. He worked at Union Carbide before founding his own coal and trucking company from which he retired.

The family will receive friends, Wednesday, November 28, 2012, between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm, at Middle Creek Baptist Church, Coalfield. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm, with grandson, Rev. Brian Walls and great-grandsons Curtis Adkinns and Colt Jackson participating. Pastor Ronald Guthrie will officiate. Burial and graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 11:00 am, at the Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com

"Arnold Walls, you were a righteous and Godly man. You have walked the walk and talked the talk. We Love You".

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Arnold married Anna Mae Phillips. Anna (daughter of John Phillips and Ida McCoy) was born in 1916; died in 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna Mae Walls, age 83, a resident of Coalfield, went home to be withthe Lord on Sunday, July 25, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in OakRidge.
She was the longest standing member of Middle Creek Baptist Church inOliver Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and IdaMcCoy Phillips; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors: husband of 64 years, Arnold H. Walls of Coalfield; sons,Donald Walls of LaPorte, IN; Royce Andy Walls and wife Wanda of OliverSprings; and Shannon Walls and wife Glenda of Harriman; daughters,Sandra Marcom of Coalfield, Brenda Jackson and husband Charles "Bit"of Coalfield, and Melanie Walls of Oak Ridge; 17 grandchildren; 16great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Walls was born May 27, 1916 in the Windrock community of AndersonCounty. She had lived in this area all of her life. She was a memberof Middle Creek Baptist Church.
The family received friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday, July 27, at MiddleCreek Baptist Church. Funeral services followed with the Rev. BillBargoil and Rev. Loyd Napier officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be 1 pm Wednesday, July 28, inDavis Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions begiven to the Stained Glass Fund of Middle Creek Baptist Church.

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Clinton Courier News
28 July 1999

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1920 MORGAN COUNTY CENSUS
WALLS, Robert Head M W 28 TN Coal Miner
Maggie Wife F W 23 TN
Amel Son M W 4 TN
Witson Son M W 1-1/2 TN

First District Native Dies After Lingering Illness. A resident of theFirst District of Morgan County for almost three-quarters of acentury, Robert C. Walls, passed away at his home just off Highway 62on Wednesday evening of last week. Rob, as he was known by his manyfriends, was one of thirteen children born into the family of the lateAndy and Martha Ann Walls. All thirteen of the children grew intoadulthood and only two of the thirteen preceded him in death. Hisparents came from pioneer families whose members are known for theirlongevity of life. His mother was a member of the Justice family andsome of the members of this family have exceeded the century mark intheir journeys here on this earth. Mr. Walls was married to MisssMaggie McGlothin, another member of a prominent pioneer family, morethan a half-century ago. To this union were born nine children, all ofwhom survive except one son, George, who was killed while serving withthe army during the Korean Conflictct. Mr. Walls followed the footstepsof his father who was a mine foreman for the old Coalfield CoalCompany for a number of years. After the underground mining becameunprofitable following World War II, Mr. Walls turned to strip miningand operated strip mines in the Coalfield area for a number of years.Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie McGlothin Walls; threedaughters: Mrs. Alma Jones, Mrs. Kenneth Scarbrough, and Mrs. SusieWard of Coalfield; five sons: Arnold of Coalfield, Jack and William ofOliver Springs, Wilson of Nashville, and R.C. of Harriman; brothers,Raymond of Coalfield, Charles of Oliver Springs, Harlan of Virginia,and Leonard of Michigan; sisters: Mrs. Mae Thornton of Coalfield, Mrs.Inez Cooper, Mrs. Mildred Jolly, Mrs. Francis Sliger, and Mrs. AlbertStubbs of Knoxville, and Mrs. Frank May of Jacksboro. Funeral serviceswere conducted from the Middle Creek Baptist Church, where Mr. Wallsserved as a Deacon, on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Homer Hooks andRev. William Bargoil officiating. Interment was in the Davis Cemetery.Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs had charge of arrangements.

Robert married Maggie I McGlothin on 18 Sep 1913. Maggie (daughter of Richard D. McGlothin and Susan Gerson Stonecipher) was born on 29 May 1896; died on 2 Jul 1969 in Oak Ridge Hospital, Oak Ridge, Anderson, Tennessee, United States; was buried in Estes Cemetery, Coalfield, Morgan, Tennessee, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WALLS, MAGGIE McGLOTHIN , 73, of Coalfield July 2, 1969. She was thedaughter of the late Richard and Susan McGlothin and the wife of thelate Robert C. Walls. Two of her daughters died in childhood and athird, Pvt. George Walls of the U.S. Armyy, was killed while on duty inKorea in 1955. Surviving are three daughters, Louise Scarbrough, SusanWard, Alma Jones all of Coalfield. Five sons, Arnold, Wilson, William,Jack and Robert Jr. Four sisters Evelynn Kinny, Elas Brooks, SadieGough, anand Mayme Walls; one brother George McGlothin. 32 grandchildrenand 13 great-grandchildren. Interment in Davis Cemetery. (MorganCounty News, July 1969)WALLS, MAGGIE McGLOTHIN , 73, of Coalfield July2, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan McGlothinand the wife of the late Robert C. Walls. Two of her daughters died inchildhood and a third, Pvt. George Walls of the U.S. Army, was killedwhile on duty in Korea in 1955. Surviving are three daughters, LouiseScarbrough, Susaan Ward, Alma Jones all of Coalfield. Five sons,Arnold, Wilson, William, Jack and Robert Jr. Four sisters EvelynnKinny, Elas Brooks, Sadie Gough, and Mayme Walls; one brother GeorgeMcGlothin. 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment inDavis Cemetery.
(Morgan County News, July 1969)

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WALLS, MAGGIE McGLOTHIN , 73, of Coalfield July 2, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan McGlothin and the wife of the late Robert C. Walls. Two of her daughters died in childhood and a third, Pvt. George Walls of the U.S. Army, was killed while on duty in Korea in 1955. Surviving are three daughters, Louise Scarbrough, Susan Ward, Alma Jones all of Coalfield. Five sons, Arnold, Wilson, William, Jack and Robert Jr. Four sisters Evelynn Kinny, Elas Brooks, Sadie Gough, and Mayme Walls; one brother George McGlothin. 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment in Davis Cemetery.
(Morgan County News, July 1969)

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John married Ida McCoy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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