Thomas Walton Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Thomas Walton

Mr. Thomas Warren Walton, 71 of 1319 Concord St Shelby, departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. He was born on January 4, 1951 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Woodrow and Orgar Albert Walton.

Thomas graduated from Burns High School as one of the first integrated classes of the time. After graduation, he attended A & T State University for two years. Moving back to Shelby, he began working at Sherwin Williams as a salesperson. As an employee, he taught himself how to hang wallpaper eventually starting his own wallpaper hanging business, LTD Designs. His work and work-ethic led him to work with many residential and commercial properties both locally and interstate. Some of his noted local projects included First National Bank (now Bank of the Ozarks, Cleveland Memorial Hospital (now known as Atrium Health-Cleveland) and Cleveland Pines Nursing Center among others. His career spanned over 40 years.

Thomas traveled extensively with his job and for pleasure with the love of his life, his wife Shirley, never meeting a stranger wherever he or they were. He loved talking and would talk to a rock if it would talk back! He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC where he was a member since his youth. Outside of work and church, Thomas also volunteered as a counselor at Cleveland Crisis and Recovery Center before his health declined.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Quintin Rudisill and a brother, Woodrow Walton, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Shirley W. Walton; his children, Carlene Allison of Shelby, NC, Leon Wiley (Vickie Lynn)) of Hickory, NC and Monte Degree of San Diego, CA; one granddaughter, Heaven Wiley of Hickory, NC; his grand dog, Curtis; three brothers, Wayne Walton (Debra) of Shelby, Calvin Walton of Boiling Springs, NC and Charles Walton (Machele) of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Margaret Walton-Davis (Anthony) of Atlanta, GA and Valeria Walton-Willis (Allen) of Charlotte, NC; two god-sons, Kristopher Evans and Chavis Sims; one aunt, Angeline Walton-Byrd (Odell) of Lawndale, NC; special cousin, Harold Parrish and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. Burial will take at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM. If attending the service or reception of friends, masks are required not optional. In addition, due to the seriousness and risks associated with Covid 19, the family has requested no hugging or embracing them at the service. They appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

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GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, WE ALL SHARE GOOD MEMORIES OF A GOOD GUY AND FAMILY, ONE OF OUR HOMETOWN BEST. GENE HAYNES AND FAMILY BALTIMORE MD.

Thomas old friend you will be missed. Shirley, Condolences to you and your Family. Blessings. Linda A. Martin

I went to Burns/Polkville and to Burns High School with Thomas! He always had a smile for everyone and a joke as well. It was so easy to like him! He was a kind and thoughtful man. He will be missed, and remembered, by many people in many different ways. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

Thomas will be remembered as a fun-loving guy who would do anything for you. We are sorry for your loss and pray that Shirley and the family are comforted by their faith. May Thomas forever rest in the arms of God.
Forrest & Gloria, Mesa, Arizona

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Walton family. Sending a special prayer to my good friend Charles. My God be with each of you.

My prayers go out to you and the family. Sending love to my friend Charles Walton. God bless each of you during this time. Belinda Elmore

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Bobby Huskey

Iremember Thomas coming to Burns at Polkville High. He and Gary Williams were such good friends. There was not a dull moment with Thomas always friendly and glad to see you when he saw you, such a great guy. Sympathy to the family, knowing that Thomas is in a better place. Someday we will meet again. Myron Edwards

My deepest sympathy to the Walton family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Phyllis Moon Abdelaziz

My Deepest Condolences to the Walton Family on hearing of the transition of Thomas. Our families have been so close as long as I remember as we all grew up together in our hometown. He will be missed. My God continue to Bless and Keep the family during this time. The Honorable Keith E. Haynes and The Late Ambrous E. & Maybelline Haynes Family

Keeping you all in prayer and may God strngthen you all in the days to come.Mary Sims

Condolences to the Family and Friends. RIP my Brother. Horace and Anita Maxwell.

Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you through it all. Lois Schenck and Evelyn S. Robinson, Johns Island, S.C.

May the Grace of God abound with the family in this time of grief, but assured that the race was run and the "Victory was won". Sympathy and condolences from Robert Barner and family. Never a dule moment with Thomas.

We are so sorry for your loss, may peace and comfort be with you and the family. Lewis and Renea' Bradshaw

You will be missed greatly love Leon Lynn and Heaven

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. May Thomas soul rest in peace.
Sharon Withrow Charlotte, NC

Condolences to the Thomas Walton family. James and Linda Wilson

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go to the entire family. Thomas was such a great friend; Sharing his marvelous smile and ever present joy with everyone. May God bless you during this most difficult times. Rev. Thomas Coleman and family

So sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Sending our prayers to the family. Sam & Harretta Wimbush and family

So sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Sending our condolences to the family. Sam and Harretta Wimbush & family

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go to the entire family. HE was such a fine gentleman. May God bless you during this most difficult times. Jimmy & Suzanne Lee