William Walton

William R. Walton
Phoenixville
William Roy Walton, 70, passed on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Golden Living Community, Phoenixville, where he had been residing. He was the husband of the late Gwendolyn Stouffer Walton, who preceded him in death in 2004.
Born in Valley Forge, he was the son of the late Leonard Walton, Sr. and Judy Blair Walton. William graduated from Phoenixville High School and later became a graduate of Bob Jones University, located in Greenville, S.C.
He was a 6th grade teacher at Bible Baptist and retired from teaching at the Christian School of York. He also attended Mt. Wolf Community Church and conducted Bible study group regularly for the local youth.
Surviving are his daughters, Stephanie Walton of Baltimore, Md., and Andrea Walton Morgan, her husband, Scott Morgan, and their children, Taylor and Mya, of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are a sister, Joan Speith; and brothers, Leonard Walton, Jr., Jimmy Walton, and Sammy Walton. He was preceded in death by brother, Russ Walton; and sister, Shirley.
William was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved Penn State football and was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In his spare time, he enjoyed painting and woodworking, as well as his favorite art of wood burning. He was a loyal and loving family man, a dedicated man to his church and friends, and a kind and loving soul that never met a stranger.
Funeral services for William will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016, at Stone & Murray Funeral Home, 408 3rd St., New Cumberland, PA, with Pastor John P. Worrall officiating. There will be a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held in Rolling Green Cemetery, 1811 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in William's memory to Mt. Wolf Community Church, 98 S. Sixth St., Mt. Wolf, PA 17347.