Joseph-Walton-Obituary

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Joseph Lanier Walton

Rome, Georgia

Jul 11, 1940 – May 22, 2024

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BORN
July 11, 1940
DIED
May 22, 2024
LOCATION
Rome, Georgia

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Henderson & Sons Funeral Home - South Chapel - Rome Obituary

          Joseph Lanier Walton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born July 11, 1940, in Douglasville, GA, to Joseph Earl Walton and Lillian Heath Walton.

          Joe graduated from Douglas County High School in 1958 and from...

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What a great life he led. absolute legend at Berry. condolences to his children and their extended families. sorry for the loss of your mother/his wife last year as well.

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I had the pleasure of knowing Mr.Walton for only a short time, but he brought a smile to my face every time I saw him. You could feel his grace just by being in the same room with him. A very sweet man, who never had a complaint or a negative thing to say. I was so very blessed to accompany him.

I had the honor to work for Joe as a student worker in the Berry College Comptroller's Office in 1974-1975. Later, after working for three years in Alabama, I worked for Joe as the Accountant/Auditor for Joe for 3 years while working on my MBA at Berry. Of all the employers I have had in my career, Joe was absolutely the best. I learned much from Joe while enjoying the pleasure of his company and watching how much of an asset and influence he was to our alma mater. Over the years we...

Great man very honest could talk with him at any time I worked at Berry college auto shop dealt with him quit often .