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Maj James Frank Walls Jr.

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Birth	:	20 Apr 1919 Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 2012 Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5656000, -95.8897000
Description	:	James Frank Walls, Jr., April 1919 to March 2012. Born in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, IA to James Frank and Ivy Pearl Walls. Retired Major USAF, Jim was a Pearl Harbor survivor, Alaskan bush pilot, restaurateur, businessman, husband, father and mentor. Past owner and operator of the Woodshed, Smyrna County Club, Ports of Paradise and the Blue Hawaiian (Mahi Mahi). Jim's noted achievement has been the Omni Hut, a Polynesian restaurant that opened in 1960, and still operates today. "Created in a million miles of travel", the Omni Hut's success comes from Jim's development of authentic recipes and his genuine sense... Read More	James Frank Walls, Jr., April 1919 to March 2012. Born in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, IA to James Frank and Ivy Pearl Walls. Retired Major USAF, Jim was a Pearl Harbor survivor, Alaskan bush pilot, restaurateur, businessman, husband, father and mentor. Past owner and operator of the Woodshed, Smyrna County Club, Ports of Paradise and the Blue Hawaiian (Mahi Mahi). Jim's noted achievement has been the Omni Hut, a Polynesian restaurant that opened in 1960, and still operates today. "Created in a million miles of travel", the Omni Hut's success comes from Jim's development of authentic recipes and his genuine sense of hospitality. Survived by wife, Sally of 49 years; his elder sister, Trullis Richardson; six sons, one daughter, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, plus other family members and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings; wife, Doris L. Walls and son, James Frank Walls III. Jim possessed the gift of transforming "ordinary to extraordinary". The memories of Jim are a wonderful gift that continues to live in the hearts of all who knew "the Keeper of the Big Birds". A visitation/memorial for Major James Frank Walls, Jr., will be this Sunday, March 11th at the Omni Hut in Smyrna, TN from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank, as everyone loves to eat. Until we meet again, ALOHA. Published in The Daily News Journal on Mar. 8, 2012 (Thanks to Debbie McGinley for contributing the obit.)

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Maj James Frank Walls Jr.'s memorial is located at: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA.
When did Maj James Frank Walls Jr. death?
Maj James Frank Walls Jr. death on 4 Mar 2012 in Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 41.5656000
Longitude: -95.8897000

Family Members:

Parent

James Frank Walls Sr.

(1887 - 1986)

Iva E. Williams Walls

(1893 - 1986)

Spouse

Siblings

Iola May Walls Walker

(1915 - 2002)

Bonnie Maxine Walls Jensen

(1921 - 2007)

Dr Billy Devore Walls

(1924 - 2006)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5656000, -95.8897000

2. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5675011, -95.8897018

3. Champan Frazier Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5773500, -95.8933500

4. Hurleys Evergreen Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5700989, -95.8618698

5. Frazier Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5932999, -95.8375015

6. Oak Grove Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5167007, -95.8649979

7. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

8. Branson Cemetery
Loveland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4846992, -95.8606033

9. Linnwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5589200, -95.7502100

10. Crook Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581330, -95.8737000

11. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -95.8289032

12. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

13. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

14. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

15. Allen Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4427986, -95.8550034

16. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

17. Grange Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446678, -95.8034668

18. Hauger-Rumbaugh Cemetery
Modale, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6388797, -96.0502906

19. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

20. Reels Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4234100, -95.8321700

21. Yutesler Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6684000, -96.0373000

22. Fort Calhoun Cemetery
Fort Calhoun, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581375, -96.0352020

23. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

24. William C McIntosh Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4088745, -95.8477097