The Alexander City Outlook

Billy “Doc” G. Walls

Billy “Doc” G. Walls, Auburn University Professor of Music/Director of Bands Emeritus and Music Education Instructor attained perfection September 13, 2011. Born January 28, 1934, Bill was preceded in death by his father Elsie, mother Iva, and brother Joe “Tommy.” Survivors include wife Kim Curley Walls, sons Bill and Ed, daughter-in-law Kristen, grandsons Brandon and Austin and thousands of prior students from Auburn University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Florida State University, U.S. Navy School of music, and the Auburn, AL community. A native of Naples, TX, Bill was a long-time resident of Lake Martin and a member of Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville, AL, where he enjoyed his four cats, bird watching, yoga, teaching music to elementary education students, visiting classes at Loachapoka elementary school and a life-long passion for the trombone. He held music education and music degrees from Baylor University, Manhattan School of Music, and Florida State University, served in the 4th Army Band at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX and performed as a professional trombonist. Dr. Walls was affiliated with Auburn University departments of music and curriculum and teaching for 50 years.

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville, AL. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials should be to the Auburn University Foundation, designated for the Billy “Doc” G. Walls Scholarship Fund and sent to the Auburn University Foundation, Attn: Theresa Bush at 317 S. College Street, Auburn, AL 36849. Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Dadeville, AL are in charge of the arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com