Lewis E. Walton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lewis E. Walton, age 77 of Carey, died at his residence on Saturday January 30, 2016 at 7:45pm. He was born in Wyandot County on December 3, 1938 to Daniel and Agnes Mae (Everhart) Walton. He married Carol J. (Heilman) Walton on November 20, 1960 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage. She survives in Carey. Mr. Walton is survived by a son Jeffrey L. (Ellen) Walton, Forest, three daughters Sara J. Sapp, Carey, Shelley (Fred) McKee, Forest, Stephanie (Paul) Dawson, Marion, nine grandchildren April Huffman, Joshua Sapp, Samantha Caldwell, Patty Thomas, Grant McKee, Hannah McQuistion, BriAnna McQuistion, Brenna Dawson, eight great grandchildren Wyatt, Hawk, Devin, Evelyn, Cloe, Colt, Zoey, Isaac, two brothers Philip (Michele) Walton, Upper Sandusky, Delbert Walton, Wharton, two son-in-laws Clair Huffman, Mt. Blanchard and Jim Sapp, Mt. Blanchard. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sally Huffman, grandson Andrew Huffman, two sisters Lucille Lambert, Lois McCracken and a brother who died in infancy Joe Walton. Mr. Walton graduated from Wharton High school class of 1956 and attended the Ohio State University. He was a life long farmer and retired from A.O. Smith in 1998 as the head manufacturing engineer. He was owner of Walton Enterprises where he enjoyed being an electrician. Mr. Walton was President of Wharton Alumni for many years where he took pride in organizing the monument for the school. He was Master of ceremonies for Westinghouse/A.O. Smith retirees. Mr. Walton was on the Smithville Board of Trustees and he was an honorary member of Riverdale FFA. For hobbies he enjoyed attending his grandchildren sporting events, repairing things that were beyond repairing, helping people and being an avid OSU fan. He found joy and happiness in his life through his faith in the Lord. A funeral service will be held Thursday February 4, 2016 at 10:30am in Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow in Smithville Cemetery, rural Upper Sandusky. Visitation will be held Wednesday February 3, 2016 from 2pm-4pm, 6pm-8pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot County Sheriff Auxiliary or Wyandot Memorial Hospital in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. visit www.Bringmanclark.com to view the Life Tribute, send a condolence or share a memory.

Lewis E. Walton

December 3, 1938 - January 30, 2016