He was a retired saw filer from Selma Timber Company, World War II, U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of Selma Baptist Church. His ship, the U.S.S. CALVERT, was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Award, with four stars, for the following operations: Marshall Islands Operations, Capture and Occupation of Saipan and Tinian, Leyte Landings and Lingayen Gulf Landing. He was the son of the late Benjamin H. Waller and Cecil "Cebo" Hildebrand Waller and was preceded in death by one brother, Dewey Waller and one sister, Marie Waller Coddington.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty Hamilton Waller of Selma; one daughter, Trudy Waller Jackson and husband, James, of Monticello; one brother, Richard Waller and wife, Nina, of McGehee; one grandson, Rusty Jackson and wife, Ericka, of Port Huron, Michigan; one granddaughter, Tracy Jackson of Memphis, TN; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(6)
Doug Hamilton
Vancouver, WA Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Mom called to tell me about Uncle William. I have so many fond memories of him. I can still see him in the yard at Grandma's house. I remember our visits to the sawmill house at Selma. I loved it when he took dad and I on a tour of the sawmill. It was fascinating!! I thank him so much for coming to dad's service. My heart goes out to Aunt Betty Mae and Trudy.Love,
Doug and Retta
Kelly and Jeff Spradlin
Crossett, AR Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Trudy and family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Janie/Larry Fuller
Monticello,, AR Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Trudy & Family,We extend to you all our sincere sympathy.
Becky Phillips
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 8, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of Mr. William's passing. I will be praying for Mrs. Betty, Trudy and the rest of the family.Pud and Corinne
Forrest City, AR Monday, September 7, 2009 Trudy,Pud and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a mighty fine man and a wonderful father to you. I know you will miss him, but he is now no longer suffering and is in a better place. Please tell your mother how sorry we are for your loss.
Retha & Sam Tanner
Maumelle, AR Monday, September 7, 2009 We are very sorry to hear of William's passing.