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DescriptionWalton, Donald Preston Monday June 6, 2011, age 81, Don Walton passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born and raised in Broaddus, Texas and lived in St. Louis, Missouri, and then Shreveport, Louisiana before settling in Fort Myers, Florida in 2004. He loved to travel with his beloved wife Shirley J. Walton, who passed away in 2006. Together they had traveled to all 50 states. He worked for Chevrolet as a general foreman in both St. Louis and Shreveport before retiring. After retirement he gained a passion for golf which he shared with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving daughter, Rebecca Brown, and her husband, Frank of Raleigh, NC; sons, Larry P. Walton and his wife, Deborah of Houston, Texas, Jeffrey C. Walton and his wife, Mary of Fort Wayne, IN; he is also survived by his six grandchildren, Adam (Stacy) Walton, Kelley (Abram) Chestnut, Ryan Walton, Kyle (Mandi) Walton, Andrew and Stephanie Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Trevon Chestnut, West Walton and Kinsley Walton. He is the dear brother of Byron Walton, Hubert Walton, Mary Willis and Gail Husband. Services: Visitation will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home, 2301 Lafayette Ave., Friday, June 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, June 11, 1:00 p.m., Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to your local Alzheimer's Association.
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2011-06-1409:04:15 I worked with Don at the St. Louis plant (General Motors). He was always a true professional and always respected others. God bless you and your family Don.
2011-06-1112:04:33 A big smile,a firm handshake, and many funny stories are my memories of Uncle Donald. I regret not being in attendance. My thought s and prayers go out the Walton family today.
2011-06-1014:45:49 So sorry for your loss! I really enjoyed working with your dad at the old GM truck plant. I always enjoyed his "no holds bar" attitude. We had many good laughs throughout the years!! I really miss and look fondly at those years I worked with your dad!
2011-06-1008:46:43 Our condolences to my Walton Family, Larry, Jeff and Becky. I am sending you so much love cousins.
To my Uncle Tex and my Aunt Shirley, Thank you for taking this jurney with us and for all the loving memories.
2011-06-0911:11:46 Our condolences to the Walton Family. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
In His Love, John and Janice Scott.
2011-06-0819:20:52 Warm smiles, giant hugs, encouraging words and unforgettable chuckles are the memories I will cherish of Uncle Donald. He and Aunt Shirley were constant inspirations on their many visits to our Grandparent’s home. To Larry, Jeff and Becky you have grand memories that will carry you through your lifetime. I am very sorry I cannot be in attendance; please know you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Donald was a treasure and he will be greatly missed. May the Lord bless and strengthen you and your families through the coming days.
2011-06-0818:26:43 Donald was a favorite cousin when we were growing up at Broaddus. In the fall at syrup making time, I spent the night at their house so we could watch Grandpa Walton make syrup! Donald was michevious at school, but turned out to be a fine family man. He was so proud of his wife and children. We had a final visit when his Mom died. I know he would want you to remember the good times before alzheimers took the real Donald away. My condolences to his siblings, Byron, Hubert, Mary Nell and Gail. May God bless and comfort his immediate family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In His Love, Alnet Scott Bailess