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for Lester Walton
March 13, 2009
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Eddie Taylor
March 12, 2009
We were saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lee Jackson
March 12, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mattie Turman Lyons
March 12, 2009
To: The Walton Family
You have my deepest sympathy. May the Lord bless the Walton family richly as He walks with you all through the Valley of shadows of death.
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March 12, 2009
Our hearts are sadden by your loss. There are no words to lessen the pain, but please know that our prayers are with you always.
Debra Agnew and Family
March 12, 2009
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of you.
Nina, Thelma, Wilburn and the whole Penson Family.
Cecil and Jenelle Davis (Darryl's Stepdaughter and Son-in-Law)
March 11, 2009
We're very sorry to hear about your loss but trust the grace of God in knowing that Marvin, a brethren in Christ, is with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). We hope, trust, and pray that God will comfort the family during this time of bereavement (Matt 5:4).
Janice Stewart
March 11, 2009
I am so very sorry about your tragic loss. Your family must be very proud of Mr. Walton. He seemed to live a very proud life. I don't know your family but my thoughts are with you and I am sad for this loss.
Michael Valentine
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and deepest sympathies to you in this time of grief.
Melanie Peacock
March 11, 2009
There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.
A memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.
Know that GOD is with you always no matter how you feel, what you think or when you grieve.
You're in my Prayers...
Lorrhonda Myers
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marsha Anderson
March 11, 2009
To The Walton Family,
Know that you are in our prayers during this time.
I asked the Good LORD bless you and keep you in his loving arms during this much needed time of grieving.
Don't hesitate to call us if you need ANYTHING, we are just a phone call away.
We Love You -
Melodie Martin-Daniels
March 10, 2009
Anthony and Family, May the Lord give you comfort during your time of mourning. God Bless you and your family. I grew up in the neighborhood and remember your father as one of the kindest people.
D Dupree
March 10, 2009
To the Walton family, may the peace of God which surely passes all understanding keep you as you take comfort in knowing that your loved one now has peace with God.
April Kershaw-Gardner
March 10, 2009
Sorry for your loss, Mr. Les was a great man, I grew up with him by he and my father being lifelong friends, may God bless and keep your family during this time of sorrow.
Julia Tippitt, D.D
March 10, 2009
My family and I were sadden and shocked to hear about Lester Martin Walton Sr. My sister, Mattie Jean Tippitt and he were classmates at Austin High Class. He will be missed.
He was always friendly and helpful. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know it hurts.
May you experience the peace that passeth all understanding.
Sending our condolences - Mattie Lyons, Dr. Julia Tippitt, Mattie Jean Tippitt, Robert Eugene Tippitt, Jr. & Gloria Tippitt Tucker
March 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. He was my supervisor at K25 1991-1995. A very good one I must add. Sorry I could not attend the service.
Dale Jackson, Oliver Springs, TN.
March 10, 2009
To: The Walton Family
My family is lifting you all in Prayer! May your hearts be quieted by the gentle peace of God . . .
strengthened by the promise of his care . . .
and restful in the comfort of His Spirit.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness." Isa 41:10
Mattie Tippitt "Class of 60"
Mark & Susan Jenkins
March 10, 2009
Our hearts go out to you during this time of grief.
March 10, 2009
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We will miss him bowling with us every Tuesday night.
kenneth Jack & family
March 10, 2009
No words can ease the pain or sorrow that you feel right now for your beloved,but look to God for strength and in time you will be comforted.Also know that you are in the prayers of many who care.
Christy Johnson-Greene
March 10, 2009
God Bless your family at this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sabrina Johnson Sherman & Family
March 10, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Betty Wilkerson
March 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
P.S. I was once a "Pacesetter"
Tamala Davis
March 10, 2009
My thought and PRAYERS are with you and your family during your time of need. May GOD feel your heart with joy and not pain. Tamala Davis & Family
Terrie Taylor and Michelle Franklin
March 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We want you to know that we are thinking and praying for you and your family. May the lord be with you and the family at this time and need.
March 10, 2009
Walton Family, You have my deepest condolonces in the lost of your love one.May God keep you in his loving arms and you and your family keep looking to the Lord for your strenght. Glenda Britton Knoxville TN.
Ron & Gwen Brown
March 10, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Please know that you have your MOBC family who love and support you.
Sandie Johnson
March 10, 2009
Sherry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janie Reed
March 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barksdale, Mallory & McCleskey Families
March 10, 2009
On Behalf of the Barksdale, McCleskey and Mallory Family, We ask the Lord to bestow the upmost blessings within the realm of Peace, Prayer, and Healing. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising from the heavens. Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in a time of sorrow.
Verses for Memory of Loved Ones
When we remember your smile,
It brightens our day,
And thoughts of your warmth and love,
Seem to smooth the way,
Your gentle spirit is still with us,
Though you are gone,
Sunny days, cool breezes,
Always for you---
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
His life is a beautiful memory,
His death is a silent grief;
He sleeps in God's beautiful garden,
In sunshine of perfect peace,
I miss him oh so much,
But realize God knew best,
He let me have him many years,
Then gently bid him rest.
You have left this world of sorrow, and are free from pain and harm, and now rest in peace and comfort, in the blessed Savior’s arms.
In tears we saw you sinking,
We watched you fade away,
Our hearts were almost broken,
You fought so hard to stay,
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back,
To suffer that again."
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal.
His helping hand was always first to render any aid he could. His voice was always raised in praise; his words were wise and good. Dear father, since you've gone away, the ones you loved so true, try hard to carry on the way, we know you'd want us to.
He left us quietly,
His thoughts unknown,
But left us a memory,
We are proud to own;
So treasure him Lord,
In Your garden of rest,
For when on earth,
He was one of the best.
You could not say goodbye to us, you could not clasp our hand; but God has taken one we loved off to His heavenly land.
Until we meet again, may God
Hold you in the palm of his hand.
Gone yet not forgotten,
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me,
Forever in my heart.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name,
But all we have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your resting place we visit,
And put flowers there with care,
But no one knows the heartache,
As we turn and leave you there.
In all the world we shall not find a heart so loving and so kind, so soft a voice, so sweet a smile, an inspiration so worthwhile, a sympathy so sure, so deep, a love so wonderful to keep.
james & bonnie smith
March 10, 2009
We were both shocked & saddened to learn that our beloved classmate,Lester, is no longer with us.Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
James(Jerry) & Bonnie (R.)Smith
George Jones
March 10, 2009
I worked with Lester at K-25 , He was one fine man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
robert franklin
March 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry that I am unable to attend the services but I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and your family. I will never forget the days spent over your house during my youth.
March 9, 2009
TO THE WALTON FAMILY,(BERNICE)
MAY THE LORD SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVING CARE AS ONLY HE CAN IN THIS YOUR HOUR OF NEED. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY A CLASSMATE AND FRIEND EMILY B. MATHIS
Pam Campbell
March 9, 2009
Sherry, Valarie, Rodney and the family, we would like to offer our deepest sympathy in your time of grief. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
The Campbell Family: Earl, Sandra, Pam, Brian and Brandon
Stephen, Diane, Ralph, and Stephen Jr. Houston Family
March 9, 2009
On behalf of the Houston Family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you on Lester's homecoming. God saw a beautiful flower in his garden and thought, how precious this flower was in his sight, and decided that he wanted this flower in his on personal vase. Jesus extended his hand to receive the flower and said to the flower, you will always be in my presence wherever I am; Welcome home son, Oh! how I have missed you. Jesus put his arms around Lester and said, I love you son, and you shall live in my kingdom for evermore.
Jo Anne Winton
March 9, 2009
Bernice and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of God comfort you.
"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
2 Corinthians 5:1
Jo Anne O'Neal Winton & Family
Howard E O'Neal & Family
Brown, Griffin & Whitehead family
March 9, 2009
To the Waltons Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We remember you all from Semiole where we grew up and played with your children,(the good old days.)You had a wonderful husband and dad. May God bless and keep you all.
Kellie Smith/Bolden
March 9, 2009
Dear LaRhonda,
May Gods Blessings be upon you and your family,I love you.
Jacquelyn(Moore) Payne
March 9, 2009
Tony, LeRhonda and the Walton family, I am SO sorry to hear about your loss. I met your dad long ago and seemed to be a very nice man. My uncle Ernest L. also spoke very highly of him. May God give you strength during this VERY difficult time and know that my prayers are with you!
Family Bowl Tuesday Night League
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
CHERYL ALSUP(STEWART)
March 9, 2009
DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED, TRUST IN GOD; TRUST ALSO IN ME. JOHN 14:1 LeRHONDA AND FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. KEEP THE FAITH.
March 9, 2009
My thoughts are with your family.
Jerry Mynatt
K25 Sheet Metal Shop
Chandra Sims
March 9, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brother Downs
March 9, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Minister Jimmy Bagwell
March 9, 2009
May The Peace of God Rest with You All During This Time. Know That God Will Be An Ever Present Help In This Time Of Loss.
Brother Fred Downs
March 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Wilson
March 9, 2009
I worked with Lester at K-25.He was a wonderful man,always had a smile on his face.My prayer is that God will comfort and give you peace.
Stacy Webster
March 9, 2009
To Sherri and Tom
When you walk with God, you can do anything
It doesn't matter what problems life may bring
You may have your days of ups and downs
But if you call out, He'll be around
When you walk with God, your heart will sing
From the love and joy His presence brings
Your path will be clear, for He is the light
But you must walk with faith and not by sight
When you walk with God, you join a Holy Team
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost is what I mean
They will shower you with an abiding faith
And fill your heart with love and not with hate
REV. JOHN & DIANE JORDAN
March 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Wright
March 9, 2009
To Tony (Anthony) and all the family: I am so sorry; your Dad was a good, good person and it was my honor to have met him. If I can help you in any way, let me know. Tom, 1870 Prospect Place.
Gene and Teresa LeBoeuf
March 9, 2009
Teresa and I wish to express our deepest sympathies on your loss. Mr. Walton always had such a great smile and warmth about him that was so welcoming to our Soldiers at our Reserve Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Lucile (Kirk)Hammond
March 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael and Melanie Humphrey
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeanette Love Stewart
March 9, 2009
To the Walton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all.
March 9, 2009
To Paul Jr we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather our prayers are with you. Cameron Butler-Davis , Brittany Sellers, and your friends from Gibbs High School. We Love You
RANDY MALONE
March 9, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Janet Livesay
March 9, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Lester tremendously. It was always a treat when we bowled against his team - Lester always made it such fun and I never saw him without a smile on his face! Lester made such an impression on me and I will never forget him!
AVERY/ LEWIS FAMILY
March 9, 2009
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LESTER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON TO BE AROUND. WILL BE MISSED BUT REMEMBER GOD HAS HIM NOW AND HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.
Robbin Lewis
March 9, 2009
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. LESTER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I ENJOY KNOWING HIM AND WILL CHARISE ALL OF THE MEMORIES WE SHARED IN THE ELKS AND ANTLER GUARD. HE WILL BE WELL MISSED.
MAJOR ROBBIN LEWIS
March 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 9, 2009
To the Walton Family,
Praying that the Lord will keep you enclosed in his arms of love, through this time of sorrow. Remember that God said that he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Kenneth & Debora Carter
Knoxville, Tn.
Shirley & Johnny, Jr. Lundy
March 9, 2009
My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and continue to bless you and your family.
Sam & Maxine (Austin High School Class of 60) Terrell
March 9, 2009
To The Walton Family:
We were saddened to learn of Lester's death. Our prayer and best wishes are with you during these difficult times and beyond. May God's Peace and Blessings be with you.
Andre and Venus Styles
March 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shelly Rice-Hensley
March 9, 2009
Sherry and Valarie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and Prayers are with you durning your time of sorrow.
Rev. George L. Byrd and Kim Byrd-Kearney and Family
March 9, 2009
To the Walton Family,we would like to express our deepest sympathy at this time as you endure the pain of the loss of your love one.Continue to hold to God's unchanging hand and know that one day we'll all be done with the troubles of this world,but until then,God has given you each other to lean on. It is our prayer that God will bless and lift you up during these difficult times.
Ralph & Angelynne Armstrong
March 9, 2009
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God's peace be with you.
March 9, 2009
Tony, LeRhonda, Lester,Jr., & Sherrie,
I am truly sorry for the lost of your beloved father. I pray that you find comfort and strength in the blessed memories of your father, in each other, and in Jesus Christ.
With deepest sympathy, Sonya
Carmen Servance
March 9, 2009
Sherri,
My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. I pray that your family becomes stronger as you lean to each other for strength. May God comfort you and continue to bless you and your family.
Carmen, Danielle and Courtland
March 9, 2009
Bernice, I am so sorry for your lost. You and Lester were always so loving and kind to me and my children. I have never forgotten that. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you to extend His comfort, love, and strength during this difficult in your life.
Love, Sonya
Julia Teasley-Valentine
March 8, 2009
To the Walton Family,
My Prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. My Mother was a next door neighbor to the Waltons for many years. Lester was always such a pleasant person. He helped us with electric problems when we were remodeling our Mother's house. I am so sorry for the Family's loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott Haynes
March 8, 2009
Bernice, I was so shocked to hear of Lester's death..I have been praying for you and your family and will continue to do so. May God's Peace and Comfort be with you.
B. Yvette Chandler Atkins
March 8, 2009
Few tragedies can compare to the one thrust upon your family. Lester was a rare combination of strength and humility.I did not know him personally,but have friends and family (the Chandlers)who did.Jimmy Sue and I spoke often of the care she and her siblings provided their mother.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.GOD IS ABLE !!
JARMAN WATTS
March 8, 2009
BERNICE AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
I LOVED LESTER LIKE A FATHER AND I WILL MISS HIM AS WELL. BUT KNOW THAT GOD HAS A GOOD MAN WITH HIM AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERY THING.
The Cright Family
March 8, 2009
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.
Mary Ann Reynolds ,Eugene & Grayling Brown
March 8, 2009
Bernice and Family,
May God continue to provide you all with strength and comfort during this time of grief. Lester was a good friend of my late husband James Reynolds.
Wayne Gregory
March 8, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Lester was one of the best people that I have ever worked with. I worked with him at K-25 for about 15 years and under his supervision for about 5 years.
Dorothy Jones
March 8, 2009
Bernice and family ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that God love surround you in your time of pain.
Ann Downs
March 8, 2009
Bernice,
We go way back since our Westview days. I am sorry for your loss. God is able to see you through. I am praying for you and your family. Ann Downs and family
Rachel Winston
March 8, 2009
Sherri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I prayer that God will give you all the strength to make it through this difficult time and the memories of your father will fill your hearts with undying love and fond memories.
May God be with you all,
Rachel
Ira(Mary),Geraline,Virginia(Allen),Will (Maosa), Larry (Faye) Grimes,Moore,Taylor, Scott Family
March 8, 2009
With sincere sympathy and many prayers, we pray that God will give you His help, His strength, and His hope during this time of sorrow. The same God who made you, loves you with all the tenderness and compassion a Father's heart can hold. You are more important to him than you can imagine. May God be with You and Your Family in your time of Loss.
Sandra Knuckles-Martin
March 8, 2009
Bernice and Family, You all have my and
my families deepest sympathy. Remember the memories.Lester was my class mate and I always enjoyed running into him at the stores.
Eva Brown Graves
March 8, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Lester at K-25 and was blessed to know him. May the memories of your lives together bring you comfort and sustain you now and in the days to come. God bless and keep you in His magnificent hands.
Ruth Burchfield / Dan Dulik
March 8, 2009
LaRhonda: We are so sad to hear of the untimely passing of your father and in the reading of his obituary I can see he will be missed by a loving family. There are just not words to really express how deeply sorry we are are.
George Byrd
March 8, 2009
Even though I only knew Lester through the bowling, I feel I have lost a dear friend. Out thoughts and prayers to the entire Walton family.
George & Jeanne
LTC JOHN PATRICK
March 8, 2009
My heart and prayers to your family, I will miss seeing your smiling face at the Reserve Center every month, You are a friend and fellow soldier and I will miss you always. Rest peacefully and I will see you in the future.
March 8, 2009
Bernice & family,Lester was a wonderful person, we pray that you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared.Like so many others who were drawn to Lester by his respect, courage and always his warmth, we are deeply grieved and bewildered by his unexpected passing.We all held him in the greatest affection and respect. We extend our most profound sympathy to you and your family.
John & Minnie Goss , Detroit & Knoxville
Jo Anne Tackett
March 8, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Lester at K-25 in Maintenance. He was always so sweet and kind and always had a smile on his face. I don't think I ever saw him angry. It was my pleasure to work with him and to call him my friend.
Andrea Sanders-Howell
March 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mrs.Eula M Bell
March 7, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ken and Michelle Slaven
March 7, 2009
Mr. Walton was a blessing to see every month during lunch in the chow hall. He always had a smile on his face and made sure that you had your vegetables and bread. He will be truly missed by the soldiers of the 844th. Your loss is heaven's gain.
Please know that we are here if you guys need anything.
March 7, 2009
My deepest condolonces to Bernice, LaRhonda, Sherry, Valarie, Rodney, everybody. I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Lester. I'm praying for all of you! I love you. Michelle Williams (Efferem's sister-Charlotte, NC)
Barbara Kelley Brown
March 7, 2009
Bernice and family,
May God continue to bless you and your family and give you peace in the loss of your loved one. You will be in my prayers constantly.
D. Williams
March 7, 2009
To Valarie. I know that Lester was a dependable, caring and loving God Father. As you grieve, know that he loved you as a daughter. Cherish the memories that have of him for they are priceless, and will be a great source of comfort in days ahead.
Charles and Deborah Williams
March 7, 2009
Bernice, the entire Walton and Williams (Valarie) families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Trust God.
William Henderson
March 7, 2009
To LaRhonda Hill and your family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and friend. I have fond memories of him and will remember him as a kind man who cared for everyone. I will pray for you and your family that God will comfort you and give you peace.
Calvin Henderson and family
Carla Jones
March 7, 2009
LeRhonda, my friend, hold on to God's unchanging hand, He will see you through. My prayers to you and your family.
The Jones
Melissa Brown (Williams)
March 7, 2009
Sherry,
You and Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you.
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