James "Jim" Garvis Walters

WALTERS GULF SHORES, ALABAMA James “Jim” Garvis Walters, age 72, a native of Montgomery, AL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Mr. Walters graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1965. He always loved music and during his high school years he and three other friends formed a band called The Chevelles. He was an Eagle Scout and earned his Business Degree from Auburn University in 1971. Jim served in the U.S. Navy, active and reserve for 5 years. He was a career professional with the Boy Scouts of America for 27 years. During that time he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Medal of Heroism for saving the life of a fellow traveler. Jim truly loved people and had a huge network of friends, both in the U.S. and in other countries, including Scotland, England, Germany, and Asia. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church Gulf Shores, participating in church activities, particularly the choir. Jim was a lover of history all his life, was very active in the Scottish Community and was a member of Fellowship Society of Antiquaries and the Knights Templar.  He also was well known for his Celtic food business, The Caledonian Kitchen. After retiring to Gulf Shores he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Garvis Archie Walters and his mother, Alice Elizabeth Dawson Walters Survivors include his wife of  47 years, Gay Ann  Walters,  of Gulf Shores, AL, two brothers; Glenn Alan Walters (Jimmie Sue) of Perdido Key, FL., Brian Roger Walters (Bonnie) of Huntsville, AL, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held from First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. The family suggest donations can be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores , 2200 W. 1st St. Gulf Shores, AL 36542 or Gideon’s International PO Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251 Interment will follow in Pine Rest Memorial Park.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 2551 SOUTH MCKENZIE ST. FOLEY, AL 36535 251-943-2391 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com