Robert E. Walmsley Sr. of Lakeland, Fla., died July 15 from heart failure. He was 74. He was the son of the late Ruth and Russell Walmsley.

Mr. Walmsley was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Oak Bluffs. He moved to Lakeland from West Palm Beach in 1968. He worked for Teco/Peoples Gas for 29 years.

His wife Mary predeceased him.

Survivors include his daugher, Debra Smith of Lakeland, Fla., his son Russell Walmsley of Tallahassee, Fla., his son Robert Jr. of Lakeland, Fla.; his sweetheart of 17 years, Mary Thomas of Lakeland, Fla.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and cousins from Massachusetts and Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd, 105 Arneson avenue, Auburndale FL 33823.