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Obituary For John H. Walton
A time to be born: John Henry Walton was born on January 29, 1941 Danville, Pittsylvania County Virginia to the late Frank and Geneva Ferrrell Walton. John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Walton Holland.
A time to die: As the sun came up on the horizon on December 9, 2020. Our Heavenly Father called John’s name and John answered quietly and peacefully, and John was called from his earthly labors to receive his heavenly reward. A time to love: On August 9, 1966 and again on December 23, 2006, John was united in holy matrimony to Patricia Woodson. To this union God saw fit for John and Patricia to adopt, at birth, John Michael Walton.
A time to Serve God: John was a faithful Bible reader. Whenever he found a quiet moment he was in the word. John was a faithful member of Trinity A.M.E. Zion. He faithfully attended the Class of David for Sunday School. He was a member of the Men’s Progressive Club, a Lay Council Life Member and a member of the Missionary Life Members Council.
A time to work: John entered the armed forces, Army, after graduation from Southside High School in Blairs, Virginia. John retired in 1980, after serving twenty years. He worked in various transportation sections. John served in Germany (2), Korea (2), Vietnam and Thailand 2). He loved to drive anything with four or more wheels.
John received the following medals: NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL (5TH AWARD) OVERSEA SERVICE BARS (2) VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL, and ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL.
A time to live: John made an impact on everyone he met. He visited every hospital, attended every funeral, and telephoned everyone he knew to just talk. John loved taking pictures and traveling. We visited Hawaii in 2007, traveled to over seven European countries in October of 2012, the site of the 9/11/01 World Trade Center in 2014, and the Great Wall of China in 2015. We cruised the upper mighty Mississippi River in 2016.
John never believed in calling before visiting anyone, “if they let us in okay, if not we leave” was his favorite saying. You can believe there was never a cleaner vehicle than ones John owned. Once a visiting neighbor told John he had the best looking vehicles in the complex.
Those left to cherish John‘s Memory: His wife Patricia, son John Michael, daughter Shalonda Stephenson, grandsons Michael and Matthew Stephenson, sisters, Areva Walton Boyd and Ophelia Walton Roher, Aunt Beulah Caines, nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and cousins. “(Everyone was John’s cousin).”
A public viewing will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private chapel service will be held in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John Henry. I just got the news today. A couple of weeks ago now that I recall which would have been around the time of his death I woke one morning with a vivid picture of Ms. Geneva's house in my mind. I kept telling myself this is so strange I've never experienced this before why am I thinking about her house. But this can only be God like someone said before he has a way of preparing you. It's unexplainable you just have to accept it and know that it is God. John and I are distant distant distant distant distant cousins but we grew up in the same neighborhood. And of course his mom was someone very special that we looked up to. I loved to see John because he was always so cool and had this beautiful smile on his face. Always !! I am truly sorry for your loss and ask God to continue to bless you and your family. Vergie Chaney (Wilson)
Pat, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband John. Rest assured that he is now at peace resting in the arms of our heavenly father. May God bless you and your family during your hour of bereavement.Carolyn Shockley "Sue" and Barbara Hines Sykes,
My condolences to Cousin John Henry's family. May our Lord and Savior continue to give you strength in your hour of need. I only got to meet you once,at Aunt Lemmer's. It was a pleasure meeting you. Rest with God.
Cousin Cassandra "Sandi" Johnson Las Vegas, NV
Pat, Edna and I are sending prayers of comfort and love to you and your family. I certainly did enjoy having John in the Class of David Sunday School. We sat across from each other at the table. He will certainly be missed. Ernest Fulton
You will be missed. I'm so glad mom and I got to visit with when you and PATRICIA Came to Boston
Pat, When you called and said, John wanted to talk to me my heart started to weep, GOD has a way of preparing us. John and I was very close. I will truly miss him, you are in our prayers. Love, Edd and Sanda Allen
I remember growing up working on Malibu with Dad. He showed me so many things that I know can handle most things with car better than the average person. Those were great memories and teachable moments about life. You are definitely loved and will always be remembered. Your Daughter Shalonda Stephenson
Pat, our Prayers are with you and Family. May God continue to Bless you. Your Sister-in-Christ, Sarah Evans
Pat And Family:
It is with great sadness learning of the passing of Cousin John Henry. One thing can be said is that he lived a great life and really loved you Pat and it showed. John will really be missed but we all will meet up again in GOD`s kingdom. You have my deepest sympathy.
John:
You and your family is in my prayers.
Alan Newell (Gate City Triad Mustang Club)
Prayers & sympathy to Pat & the Walton family. From the Holland family - Al Jr.,Carrieoma, MaryAnn,grands, neices, & nephews.
Literally, the before I received news of Cousin John's passing, I heard his voice on my phone. I was reviewing my voicemail. He had left one a while back and I never erased it. Heaven has gained another angel. He and my dad, Jack, spoke frequently. John would always speak with encouragement and concern in his voice. It wasn't just a sound, it was genuine. My sincere condolences are sent to you. You are lifted in my prayers. Cheryl Walton Wilson ( Cousin Jack's baby girl) from Martinsville, VA
Our sincere prayers are with you the family of our good friend John Henry. God is able to keep you through it all. Everett Dickerson and family
You are in my prayers. I know that God knows best.
Joyce Maddox
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
