Robert B. Walls, veteran, UPS retiree

Robert B. "Bobby" Walls, 75, of Milford, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born in Milford, son of the late James L. and Mildred (Megee) Walls.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Bobby went to work for UPS as a delivery man and shop steward for 30 years before retiring in 2006. He was a member of  Avenue United Methodist Church and Teamsters Union. As a competitive athlete, Bobby relished the joy of playing on a team. He also coached many teams for Milford Little League and Senior League, coached Pop Warner Football, and volunteered his time to support athletics in the Milford School District. Bobby was also a devout Notre Dame sports fan and loved to dance. He also cherished his role as  Pop to his grandchildren, and was first and foremost devoted to his family. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanette Reale and Toni Diogo.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Elaine (Bunting) Walls; his children, Yvette Dennehy, her husband Brad and grandsons Liam and Keegan Dennehy, Keith Walls, his wife Linzy and granddaughter Isla Walls, and son Kevin Walls and his partner Joanna Inman; two brothers, Bill Walls and Jim Walls; sister, Molly Kirby; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Bobby will be held at noon, Saturday, Aug. 26, at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, where friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Milford Little League, P.O. Box 404, Milford, DE  19963; or to Milford High School Football Program, 1019 N. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.

Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at loflandandmcknatt.com.