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CALVIN WALTON Obituary

On Dec. 4, 2012, God called home his son, Calvin Francis Walton Sr. (affectionately known as Meatball), of 135 West Old St., Petersburg, Va.

He was born to the late John Laurice and Estelle Harris Walton on July 31, 1939. He received Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church, Harrison St., Petersburg, Va.

Calvin received his education from Petersburg school system. He was employed with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, from which he retired. He also was employed with Zimmer & McGill Tobacco Company and Building Supply of Petersburg, Va.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Estelle Walton; a sister, Dorothea Heath; a brother, John L. Walton Jr.; and brother-in-law, McKinley Tyler.

He is survived by his sisters, Jean Branch, Francine Tyler and Shirley Williams; former wife, Marjorie Walton; a daughter, Marvettte Walton McKinsie (Jerry); two sons, Calvin F. Walton Jr. (Evelyn), and Laurice L. Walton (Audrey); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Orlando Heath Sr. and John Bubba Lee; numerous sisters-in-law; special friends, Charles Stewart and Molly Garland; devoted healthcare workers, Shaniqua Blackwell, Courtney Barcliff, Jewel Fleming, Elaine Gorns and Robin Birdsong; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment will be held at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the funeral establishment.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 4106 Bollinger Drive, Ettrick, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling 804-520-6155.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Walton at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2012.
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to my family, i would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and the family. may God keep you all strong.

cousin robert and family

robert walker, sr.

December 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

lewis ray

December 9, 2012

To the family my condolence goes to all of you my god blesses each one of you i,ll keep the family in prayer.

calvin batts

December 8, 2012

Walton Family
God will see you through as he has alway done for all of us

Nancy Pride

December 7, 2012

The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal. Your love will light the way. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family and may your memories be in there hearts.

D.T-Sanderson

December 6, 2012

To the Family words cannot express our sorrow for the loss of your love one. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Calvin was a classmate and ole friend. RIP Calvin, take your rest we loved you dearly but GOD loves you best.

Scarlette Hunley

December 5, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 5, 2012

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