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Ronald Walton Obituary

Age 58, of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ron is survived by his children, Jason, Jessica and Janelle; mother, Edith Walton; twin brother, Roger (Bonnie) Walton; sisters, Sylvia (Dave) Starkweather, Sandy Howe, and Brenda (Ken) Brenza. Also surviving is his ex-wife, Sue Ellen (Fluman) Walton; as well as several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, "Wickie". Ron was predeceased by his father, Henry Walton; and aunt, Jennie Brown. He was a former employee of Trinity Foundry, severely burned in a 1981 explosion at the foundry. Ron was a loving father, son, brother and friend, as well as an avid fan of NASCAR (Geoff Bodine) and "DA Bears". Calling Hours will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011, at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Ron's life will be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) with Pastor Edgar L. Manns officiating. Interment will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY following the funeral service.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2011.

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brenda brenza

February 14, 2011

alot of broken hearts today and forever .miss you .Brenda

February 9, 2011

Ron. Its three weeks today.I want to wake up and have this be a dream.LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. BRENDA

robert sweet

February 4, 2011

Ron will surely be missed

Donna Edminster

January 31, 2011

Im so sorry about your loss of ronnie. I knew ronnie at tae school. And about his burns I saw him at the hosital I hope he had a great life of till now. God bless the family of Ronnie Use to live in elmira heights

January 24, 2011

Roger, Bonnie, Edie and all the Waltons,It was my privllege to have been introduced to Ronnie in the early 70's and got to test the waters with him in the famous Midway. It is truly a sad day for all concerned and the man will always be in our hearts and conversations. mike woodburn fallon nevada.

January 24, 2011

Simba!! Bossamacuda!!

kris rainey and steve good

January 24, 2011

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

frances strong

January 24, 2011

so sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all
tweet strong and family

January 24, 2011

Ronnie,
Thank you for all the great times not only as my brother-in-law but as my friend also! I will always hold you in my heart and keep you in my thoughts!
Love always,
Tara Fluman!

carol watson

January 24, 2011

ronnie(bowwanna) was a great friend! so many fond memories,oh the fun we had back in the days, iam praying for you all! god bless!

January 23, 2011

Roger, Bonnie,Edith, Brenda, Sylvia and Sandy

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Carole and Larry Langstine

Roy and Lisa Palmer

January 23, 2011

Roger. Bonnie and entire family'
Our deepest sympathies to all. Many good and funny memories of Ronnie will always be with us!

John M Murphy II

January 23, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Charles Biddle

January 23, 2011

Very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to your whole family. Charles & LuGene Biddle

Roxanne Edmister-Carney

January 23, 2011

Dear Bonnie, Roger and Family

So sorry to hear of the loss of Ronnie, although I didn't know him well Steve has fond memories of both Ronnie and Roger. Our thoughts and prayers are with
all of you in this most difficult time.
Sincerely
Roxanne Edmister-Carney and Steve Foster, Sebastian, FL

Ron & Laurie Campbell

January 22, 2011

Ronnie was an old friend of mine,and the rest of the family as well.We haven't seen each other for sometime but he will be "Bowonnie the great white hunter"as he used to tell Jimmy and I.

tammy sweet

January 22, 2011

Roger & Bonnie & family are thoughts are with you. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We really lost touch with Ron over the years but we also feel a loss. He was a very giving and careing person and will be missed by many. Bob & Tammy Sweet

January 22, 2011

Hi, Bonnie and Roger.My symathies.Hope to see you soon.Casey

Elmer and Patti Hoose

January 22, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Elmer grew up with Ronnie. We remember those fun saturday nights when we would go to Elmira Heights American Legion and to Garrett's with Ronnie and a bunch of our friends. I know he will be missed so much. Ronnie was so much fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love and God Bless

Dale & Teri Sheesley

January 22, 2011

Roger & Bonnie we are very sorry for your loss. If you should need anything please let us know. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Heather Gee

January 22, 2011

I knew Ronnie way back when, I always remember him being a tender, loving person. Im sorry to hear of his passing..please accept my condolences

Susan Aumick

January 22, 2011

Dear Sue & Family,
May "GOD BLESS YOU" & comfort you during your time of need.
Love, Sue Aumick

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