Ernest E. Walton Sr.

1947 - 2022

Walton, Ernest E. Sr. SCHENECTADY Ernest E. Walton Sr., 75 of Elmer Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family in the care of hospice. Born on January 18, 1947, he was the son of Percy D. and Gertrude A. (Dobson) Walton. Ernie grew up and was educated in Schenectady. On September 24, 1977, he married Barbara Collier. For more than 30 years, Ernie was employed as a respiratory therapist at Ellis Hospital, retiring in 2010. He led an active lifestyle; he was an avid marathon runner, played racquetball and handball and enjoyed fishing. Ernest was a member of the First Reformed Church of Schenectady. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by siblings, Jane Jeffress, Percy Walton Jr., and Robert D. Walton Sr. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Barbara L. (Collier) Walton; sons, Ernest (Elizabeth) and Michael D. (Maria de la Luz); grandchildren, Brooklyn, Bryce, Jadon, Ava Grace, Cidney, and Connor; siblings, John, Frank, and Charles Walton, Barbara Jean Walton and Ruby Irving as well as extended family and friends. The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to his neighbors, friends, the staff of Community Hospice, NYOH, Visiting Nurses, as well as church and family members. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, in the Jones Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Reverend Daniel Carlson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 5, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. To leave messages for Ernie's family please visit www.jonesfh.net.