Richard L. Walton Sr.

WALTON, Richard L. Sr., age 88, of Richmond, passed away October 30, 2007. He was born December 14, 1918 in King and Queen County, Va. He is survived by his wife, Alice Louise Walton, to whom he was married 62 wonderful years. He is also survived by one son, Richard Linwood Walton Jr. and daughter-in-law, Brenda, of Richmond, Va.; one daughter, Laura L. Walton Morrison and son-in-law, Fred, of Rockville, Va.; three loving grandchildren, Courtney Marie Walton, Lindsay Meridith Walton and Richard Linwood Walton III, of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Annie Mann of Florida. Mr. Walton was a veteran of WWII and a member of Patterson Avenue Baptist Church and St. John's Masonic Lodge. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Before his life was burdened with Alzheimer's, he lived life to the fullest, especially his time spent with his grandchildren, family, and his many dear friends. He was an accountant early in life and later an area businessman, who owned and operated Richmond Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He had many other interest which included golf and gardening. His remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will welcome friends Friday, November 2, 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223, or to the Alzheimer's Association Foundation.