December 1, 1931 — September 1, 2024
Calvin Ray Walls, currently of San Antonio Texas, but a longtime resident of Garber Oklahoma, passed away on September 1st, 2024. Funeral services will be Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10AM at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral home Chapel with Reverand Jim Edmison officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Oklahoma, with full military honors provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 7pm to 8pm at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.
Calvin, who many folks simply called “Ray” was born in Tippo, Mississippi on December 1, 1931, to Laura and Nathan Walls. He joined the United States Air Force in 1949, retiring after 20 years of service with a rank of Master Seargent. Following a career in the Air Force, Ray was in the car business, with numerous car lots, including the Chevrolet dealership in Garber and Hennessey, and the Jeep-Eagle dealership in Stillwater. Following retirement from the car business, Ray was an avid gardener at his home north of Garber and enjoyed his daily four-mile walks with his dogs. He took special pride, joy and love in his family and watching his grandsons grow into fine young men.
Ray married Polly Hollingshead on her family’s farm north of Lucien, Oklahoma on November 4, 1956. Together they raised three sons; Monty, Dustin, and Buddy. They were married for 63 years when she passed away in April of 2020.
Ray is survived by two of his sons, Monty, and Buddy Walls; grandsons, Calvin, and Nathan Walls; sister Joy Lang, and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Laura, and Nathan Walls; brothers O.C. Turman, Johnny Turman, and Rueben Walls; sister Nell Knox; and son Dustin Walls.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Garber Christian Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
