Selmer W. Walls, 84, of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at TN. Veterans Home. Born in Woodbury, he was the son of the late Lester White Walls and Anna Bell Davenport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Tittle Walls; siblings, Gladys St. John, Ricky Walls, Junior Walls, Howard and David Walls.
He is survived by his step children, Faye (Randy) Sulls of Murfreesboro, Brenda (Bob) Freel of Maryville, Ricky (Diane) Campbell of Murfreesboro and Billy (Linda) Campbell of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Wendy Tiano, Shannon McGee, Valerie Freel, Michael Freel, Ashley Primn, Brandon Campbell, Shane Campbell, and Matthew Campbell; siblings, Shirley (Henry) Tittle, Freda Nell Taylor and Kathy Smith all of Murfreesboro, Joyce Bogle of Carthage, James (Joy) Walls and Elizabeth Ann (Jeff) Davis all of Woodbury, Geraldine Byford of McMinnville and Thelma Pendergrast of Morrison. Several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
A member of the Liberty in Christ Baptist Church, he was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Walls retired from Alvin C. York Medical Center. He enjoyed gospel music, yard work, and getting the best deals in town and working on small engines repairing them. After he retired, he also volunteered with Feed America where he delivered meals to people.
The Walls family will receive friends Tuesday, November 10, 2026 beginning at 11:00 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Smitty officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Woodbury Funeral Home 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net