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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 5, 2007
WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
001-13711
13-3429953
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
File Number)
Identification No.)
     

4211 W. Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
33607
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 871-4811

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 5, 2007, the Board of Directors of Walter Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed A.J. Wagner as a new director to the Board. Mr. Wagner has joined the Company’s Board as an independent director, and will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, until the next election of directors at the Company’s 2008 annual meeting of stockholders. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Wagner and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Wagner was appointed as a director of the Company. In connection with his service, Mr. Wagner will receive the Company's standard director compensation package. Mr. Wagner has no other material arrangements or related party transactions with the Company. The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Wagner to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

(d)
Exhibits
   
99.1
June 6, 2007, Walter Industries announces appointment of A. J. Wagner to Board of Directors


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
     
  WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 		  
 		  
 
  By:   /s/ Catherine C. Bona
Title:
 Catherine C. Bona
   Vice President, Asst. General Counsel and Secretary

Date: June 6, 2007