Earl
is survived by son, Greg, his wife, Nikki, and their two daughters, Jet and Lauren, all of Houston. His youngest sister, Marlene Vercheak, still resides in Villa Hills, Kentucky. He is preceded by his wife of 34 years, Diane Fawcett Walls and her son, Jefry Riggs Walls.
Born to parents, Newell Walls and Iva Mae Todd on March 14,1932 in Waynesburg, Kentucky, Earl was the first of nine children. Upon graduation from Dixie Heights High School, Earl enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his time in the service, Earl enrolled at the University of Kentucky where he graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree. Later that year, he started work with the Travelers Insurance Company where he remained for the next 41 years. Early in his career, when was given the opportunity to transfer to Texas, Earl happily accepted, and eventually met Diane Fawcett on a double date. Earl and Diane married in 1966 and remained together until her passing in 2001.
In the early years of retirement, Earl spent his time playing golf, following his granddaughters to as many events as he could attend, and mastering the art of spoiling his beloved dog, Belle. He also focused on the things that mattered most to him which were family, friends and faith, with some University of Kentucky basketball sprinkled in. Earl was a member of Champions Forest Church, and he also volunteered his time at the Northwest Assistance Ministries ("NAM"). He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
A funeral service celebrating Earl's life and faith will take place on January 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at Klein Funeral Home/Champions. All are welcome to attend. He will be buried in a private ceremony.
