James L. Walling Howell Twsp.

lJames "Tiny" Walling, age 59 passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at home in his wife's arms and surrounded by loved ones. Jimmy was raised in West Belmar/Wall where he played Little League and Junior League Baseball. He was proud to be from the first graduating class at Wall Intermediate. Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps and served 17 months in country and was a proud Vietnam veteran. Jim was a longtime hunter along with his father and brother and was an avid biker who made many dear friends throughout the years.Jim is predeceased by his parents, Harry Sr. and Johanna Walling. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Denise; and three beautiful children, Jennifer and her husband Michael of Brick, Jonathan of Eatontown and Zachariah of Howell. Jim has 5 loving grandchildren, Riley, Gabriella, Evangeline, Gianni, and Victoria. He is also survived by his sister, Victoria and her fiance Richard of Edison; his brother, Harry Jr. and his wife Pat of TN; his nephews, David located in China and Jonathan in FL; and his niece, Kristen and her husband Christian of NC. Also his faithful canine companion, Puddles.Jim leaves behind a lifetime of friends and stories that will lovingly continue on through his best friend and "little brother", Mickey Major, his wife Melody and their wonderful family.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, with readings and stories at 3 p.m. at Oakhill Clubhouse, 1 Clubhouse Lane, Howell.