Earl Glenn Walton, Sr January 29, 1945 - January 24, 2024

Earl passed peacefully from this life on January 24, 2024 after a decline in health due to Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of nearly 61 years Clora (Midge) Walton; son, Glenn Walton and wife Tammy; daughter, Julie Gray and husband Brandon; Dave and Cindy James; grandchildren, Ellen Walton Young, Jacob Walton and wife Kylynn, Molly Walton, Madelyn Gray, Reece James, Brooklyn Gray, Caroline Gray and Cambri James; great-grandchildren, Annabeth Young, Deacon Young, Oakley Young, and Eleanor Walton; siblings, Harold and wife Barbara Walton, Abe and wife Gayle South, Joyce Walton, Charles and wife Judy Walton, Victor and wife

Angie Bailey, and Alison Walton; Earl also had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that he loved dearly.

Earl was preceded in death by daughter Carol Ann Walton, parents Rutledge and Ruth Walton, brothers, Cecil Walton Jr and Tim Walton, and sister Kathryn Walton.

Earl was a lifelong member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He retired from International Paper in 2001. He was owner of Earl's Auto Repair. Outside of his family, he loved country music, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and his '55 Chevy.

A special thank you to his doctor Danny McFall; Hospice of North Alabama (especially Lindsey, Stephanie, Terrye and Matt); Elder Care Services (Dee Mussleman and Abby Byrd); Alvin Austin for the loving care and support, the Rogersville McDonalds staff. Also to our family, friends and church family who have loved and supported us.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 28, 2024, 4-8 PM at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Funeral service will be Monday, January 29, 2024, 2 PM at the church with his son-in-law Brandon Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery. Due to heavy rains a shuttle will be at Elkins East Chapel carrying visitors to and from the church building for visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Hospital or Heritage Christian University.

You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.