AMOS WALLS

Amos M. Walls, Jr.

Mr. Amos M. Walls, Jr., age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2007, surrounded by his family at Heartland Hospice House in Pike Creek, DE.

Amos was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 18, 1925, a son of the late Amos M. Walls, Sr. and Maude Ella Lynch Walls. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he served as a Fireman First Class aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham and was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon (with 1 star), the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Amos worked for his father's roofing company until leaving to take a position as a burner service mechanic with Exxon in Wilmington. Following his retirement from Exxon in 1978, he worked for Schlosser Plumbing & Heating, Crouse Oil, and Newark Lumber Company. After relocating to Lewes, he worked for R & R Bait & Tackle until it closed and Arby's Restaurant in Lewes until April of this year. A recent convert to Catholicism who was baptized into the Catholic Church in 2006, Amos held the distinction of being the oldest catechumen in the Diocese of Wilmington. He was an active parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle RC Church in Lewes, where he served as an usher and continued to participate in the RCIA program assisting other new church members. He was a member of Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council #13348 Knights of Columbus and the Lion's Club, both located in Lewes. Amos enjoyed life immensely and was loved by many, including his dog, Peanut. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed boating, gardening and cooking. He especially loved cooking for his family and friends and did so up to two weeks prior to his death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2003 by his beloved wife of 55 years, Dolores Faye Flowers Walls; and by 5 siblings, Bill Walls, Victor Walls, George Walls, Maude "Sissy" Walls and Howard Walls. He is survived by his 4 devoted daughters, Linda Pitrizzi (Michael) of Milton, DE; Gwen DelCoglin (Wayne) of New Castle, DE; Faye Townsend (Jay) of South Lake, TX; and Tracie Reinhart (Aaron) of Dover, DE; 6 siblings, Lewis "Butch" Walls, John Walls, James Walls, Anna Mae Lewis, Hazel Birney and Ruth Ann Roberts; 11 grandchildren, Michael Gallagher, Kristin Gallagher, Stephanie Tomko, Nathan DelCoglin, Jennifer Pollard, Ben Townsend, Elise Townsend, AJ Reinhart, Amanda Reinhart, Tyler Reinhart and Samantha Reinhart; 8 great-grandchildren, Sarah Gallagher, Meghan Tomko, Sabrina DelCoglin, Daniel DelCoglin, Zachary Pollard, Brooke Pollard, Savanna Pollard and Randy Reilly; and a great-great grandson, Bryant DelCoglin.

Friends may call from 6-8 pm, on Thursday, July 26, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am, on Friday, July 27, at St. Peter the Apostle RC Church, Fifth and Harmony Streets, New Castle. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.

Amos's daughters wish to express their gratitude to the staff of Delaware Hospice and the staff of Heartland Hospice House for the loving care and dignity given to their father during these last two weeks and for the care and compassion extended to his family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to Heartland Hospice House, c/o 261 Chapman Rd., Ste. 100, Newark, DE 19702; or to the Building Fund of St. Jude the Apostle RC Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.

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