Obituary of Murrel Walls

Murrel Wesley (Bud) Walls, age 69, of Independence, KY, passed away on December 26 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY. He was preceded in death by his father, William Walls and his beloved daughter, Jennifer Walls Gehrken. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Delta Airlines after 32 years of service. He was an accomplished musician and loved bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Donna (Black) Walls, son-in-law, John Gehrken of Panama City, FL, his mother, Ann Bartko Walls, brothers, William Walls and wife Judy, Ken Walls and wife, Thelma, and sister, Judy Walls Rode and husband Leo. Left to cherish his memory are many nieces and nephews, musicians, former co-workers and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. with funeral services beginning immediately following at 7 p.m. at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence. Additional services will be held at a later date at Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home in Fairchance, PA. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Donna Walls, c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.