Leslie Walton
1934 - 2018
Obituary
Leslie A. Walton, 83, died Monday (Aug.
20, 2018) at his home.
He was born on Dec. 17, 1934, in
Newton, the son of Aldess and Enola Russell Walton. Leslie was raised
and attended schools in Newton. Shortly after graduating from Newton
High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
For a short time, Leslie worked for the
Santa Fe Railroad. He loved old cars and attending countless swap
meets. Leslie worked long hours creating and maintaining Walton
Recreation Park, east of Newton.
Survivors include his two daughters,
Terri Roseberry and husband Tim of Chester, Virginia, and Brenda
Walton and husband Roy Workman of Newton; and five grandchildren:
Jordan Walton, Mikah Roseberry, Madalyn Roseberry, Isabel Gleason and
Dalton Britton.
Leslie is preceded in death by his
parents.
Graveside services and interment will
be held at 3 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 25, 2018) at the Greenwood Cemetery
in Newton. The casket will be open between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
