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James L. Waller (jimbo) Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1963
Date of Passing May 13, 1967
About A Marine Corps SGT barely 4 years out of LHS.
Killed in a South Vietnam Province by small arms fire.

He is buried in the rear area of Oak Hill Cemetery off Hwy 98. I tend his grave to keep
it tidy and respectful with small US flags. His parents are buried in the same plot and a place is reserved for his son.

Jim was a good friend to many people and was surely a tough Marine Warrior. I was in the country when he was killed, but did not know that until I got back, as the Army and Marines did not often cross paths on our operations.
James L. Waller (jimbo)