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Obituary For Earnest Lee Walton
Mr. Earnest Lee Walton a resident of Eatonton, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Athens, Georgia at Saint Mary's Hospital. Mr. Walton was born September 5, 1936 in Eatonton, Georgia to parents Pastor Charlie and Mary L. Walton. Earnest joined Jefferson Baptist church at an early age and received his education at the Jefferson Community School in Putnam County. As his schooling ended, Earnest Lee would go on to be employed as a dairyman and later for The International Paper Company.
Earnest married Shirley Ford at a youthful age; their union was blessed with eight children. Family was important to Earnest. He loved having family gatherings under the big tree and dinner on Sundays. He loved to have fun and was known for cracking jokes on everyone. He never met a stranger. Earnest was known to patrol Harmony Road to make sure that everything and everyone was in order.
Earnest was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry Walton; grandson, Brandon Dontae Farley; sisters and brothers, Eva Julia McCloud, Sallie Mae Walton, Dorthy V. Hill, Dennie B. Walton, Charlie Walton, Jr., Willie James Walton, Alex M. Walton, and Larry E. Walton.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Nina Ford, Earnestine Thompkins (Rev. Samuel), Linda Walton, Ruth Farley, and Tracy Rozier; sons, Henry Walton (Mary Ann) and Hersey Walton; sister, Marie Griffin; brothers, Ralph Walton and Harry Walton (Doris); 21 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will begin Wednesday, July 26, 2023 with viewing and visitation at Bernard's Eatonton Chapel from 3:00-6:00 P.M.. A Celebration of his Life will be held Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Baptist Church, 495 Harmony Road, Eatonton, Georgia with Pastor Tracy Rozier officiating and the Reverend Samuel Thompkins presenting the eulogy. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.
H. Bernard Holston, Sr. and the staff of Bernard's Family Funeral Care are honored to have been chosen to serve the Walton Family.
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Sharon Reid sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Earnest Lee Walton - July 24, 2023
From Morgan County Sanitation and Road&Bridge Department. Praying for you and your family we love you all
Condolences to the family Rev.Sidney and Lula Jackson
I love you grandaddy...wish you were here to meet your great grand child 🥲🥲🥲
I love you grandaddy...wish you were here to meet your great grand child 🥲🥲🥲
To Henry Walton from Class of 1979. May God give you the strength as you go through this time of bereavement. My he give you the strength to know that your dad is in a better place with the lord. Mr. Walton had been walking with God a very long time and with you by his side. You will always be in our heart. We love you Henry and the Walton family.
To the Walton family, my heart goes out to you and your family with the lost of your father. Mr. Walton had the sweet smile on his face when he would be with his son Henry. Like the scripture says in 2 corinth5:8 To be absent from that body is to be present to the Lord. Mr. Walton were a good man and very friendly person. Love to all of his children's. From Annette and Gwenette Little and Family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Walton family. Another solider gone home to be with the Lord. May God continue to comfort your heart as you mourn the lost of your dear love one. Cousins; The Moreland Family
My condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow love you Nina I'm here for you your friend Bernice ❤️
So sorry to hear about Mr. Walton my condolences to you and your whole family Nina love you my friend I'm here for you ❤️
To my family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be reminded of the scripture 2 Corinthians 5:8, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." May the memories of Earnest bring comfort to our spirit. Your cousin, Ruth Banks
To my family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please be reminded that the Scriptures teaches us, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" 2nd Corinthians 5:8 May the memories of Earnest bring comfort to our spirit. Your cousin, Ruth Banks
We are so sorry for the loss and we are praying for y'all. We loved Mr Earnest so much! He was always such a sweet man. He would come over and go fishing and always spoke and had a smile on his face! May God lift up the family and give you all strength. With Love, Watson & Paula Stewart(across the road)
To da Family's of Mr.Walton my My heart felt condolences to you all Mr.Walton was a Nice Person to know he always see me in da Store With his Son Henry he was laugh and have fun wit you so to da family Keep y'all head up and remember da Lord don't want y'all to worry and be upset just keep looking to hill with coming y'all help and know all y'all help come from da Lord .AlonzoPowell and Family
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