Mr. Harold “Wally” Wallingford, age 80, of Scottsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Harold served in the United States Marine Corp and was a Vietnam Veteran who was proud to have served his country. He was also an avid Dodgers fan and loved Alabama football.
The family will receive friends at Scottsboro Funeral Home on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:00 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. Duaine Griggs and Rev. Grady Cornelison officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Wallingsford is survived by his loving wife, Gaynell Wallingsford; son, Eric (Ashley) Wallingsford; daughters, Michelle (Duncan) Pitts, Devonna Manning, and Kim (Darren) Arnold; grandchildren, Seth (Macy) Pitts, Lane (Marissa) Pitts, Ava Wallingsford, Matthew (Emily) Miller, Tyler (LeAnn) Miller, Darian (Austin) Murphy, and Zoe (Dylan) Fairbanks; great-grandchildren, Hope Daniel, Madeline Miller, Daxston Miller, Waylon Miller, Lilah Miller, Lainey Miller, Presley Murphy, and on the way, Marlyn Pitts; brothers, Ricky (Nell) Wallingsford and Perry Wallingsford; sister, Brenda Bailey; and special sisters, Betsy Wallingsford Gentles and Sharon Rose Medley; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Wallingsford was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Verma Wallingsford; brother, William “Bill” Wallingsford; and sisters, Sherry Swinford and Sandra Knopps.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Hannah Garcia and the staff at Heartlite Hospice for your loving care.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
