William Emerson Walmsley

William Emerson Walmsley obituary, Mc Calla, AL

William Emerson Walmsley

William Walmsley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCalla Memorial Funeral Home on Oct. 28, 2025.

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William Emerson Walmsley, age 83, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
William was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Walmsley; son, Keith Walmsley (Phyllis); grandchildren, Kandis Walmsley and Justin Walmsley; brothers, Neil Walmsley, Sam Walmsley, and Ray Walmsley; and sister, Melinda Walmsley.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, October 30, 2025 at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home. The memorial service will be at 2:00PM at the funeral home.

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McCalla Memorial Funeral Home

4780 Letson Farms Pkwy P.O. Box 629, McCalla, AL 35111

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