Richard L. Walton
July 31, 1927 ~ July 7, 2011
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
Richard L. Walton, 83, of 18053 Cussewago Road, Meadville, passed away, Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. He was born July 31, 1927 in Meadville, PA , a son of Howard J. Walton and Francis L. Steele. He married Maxine A. Peelman on June 10, 1945, she survives.
He was a graduate on Meadville High School; and was a Cosmetology Teacher at Virginia Farrel in Detroit, Michigan and Michael Beauty Academy. He did his continuing education courses at Lock Haven College.
He was worked at Talon Inc. for 16 years. He owned and operated Walton Beauty Shoppe for 50 years and was the president of the PA Hairdressers Association.
He was a US army veteran.
He was an active member of the Bible Baptist Church in Meadville since 1988. Richard served faithfully as a deacon of many years, and the honorary title of Deacon Emeritus was bestowed upon him for service above and beyond the call of duty. Richard was active as a member of the church choir, as well as trustee of counting church offerings. Richard was a highly respected church member and touched the lives of many people.
He enjoyed his work, loved to dance, and most of all he loved his family.
Addition to his wife Maxine, he is survived by three daughters; Sally Free and her husband Joe of Pittsburgh, PA, Cathy Hart and her husband Tom of Bakersfield, CA, and Denise Kimple and her companion Bob Hornstrom of Meadville, PA, five grandchildren; Sonya Whitbred, Tommy Hart, Trina, Diane, and Amber Kimple, nine great-grandchildren, a niece; Judy Shumaker, step brother; Gordon Main of Florida, cousin; Jerry Thompson and her husband Ron of Erie, PA and Patty Steele Sweeney of Springboro, PA.
He was preceded in death by his 43 year old daughter Rebecca J. Walton, a still born son Richard Walton, and a 5 year old grandson Joseph Free.
Calling Hours will be Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will follow at 3 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Philip Thomas of Bible Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Harmonsburg .
Please visit Richard’s book of memories at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
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Grandpa, I will miss you soooo much!! The twinkle in your bright blue eyes and that sly smile you always had when you loved teasing those who were special to you. All the times I was lucky enough to get to spend the night at your house and getting to stay up late watching a movie, eating popcorn, and having your special homemade fudge. All the funny stories you would tell. How you would lovingly tease Grandma (that’s when that twinkle in your eyes shone the most). I’m so glad my children were able to be a part of your life, they loved their Gramps so much. It hurts not having you here but I know that you are now in a much better place and now my brother gets to have you watch over him in Heaven. I will love and miss you forever!! Love Always, Sonya
Dear Gramps, I hope you had a wonderful time when we were last together and I just hope that you have a nice life in Heaven. Thank you for being the best great grandpa I ever had. Love, Owen
Gramps,
You were the best great grandparent I had. I hope you have a good time in Heaven and you get to see all the Angels. I wish you were still here.
Love,
Ethan
Ms Maxine, We are so thankful that God allowed us to visit with both of you at Westbury (just one month ago) to celebrate our “close” wedding anniversaries and share some precious moments with joy and laughter. We will ALWAYS remember Richard as the first person to welcome us with a hearty hand-shake, and a BIG smile, at Bible Baptist Church! Just imagine the thrill of his heart when his eyes closed here on earth and opened in Heaven with his Lord!! We love you, and we will be praying for you and the family as you grieve this great loss. ** Roger & Beverly from NC **
Maxine&Family
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful man, I waited on you many years at Ricci’s. I so enjoyed your visit and we had so many laughs, those were the good old days. We recently had a nice visit again in the grocery store. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pennie conrad
To my dear Grandfather ( Richard Walton), I am deeply saddened to hear of the death.I know this is a difficult time for the family and friends. Grandpa was such a happy soul. We didn’t really get to grow up by him as we live California but the time we spent with them he was always kind and gentle. I have fond memories of going on vacation to Pennsylvania with my mother(Cathy Hart) and always returning looking like little Orphan Annie with a perm in my hair. I encourage the family to have strength from God and strength from family at this time. Grandpa Walton will always be remembered.
My sympathy and prayers go out to the Walton Family. My parents are members of Bible Baptist Church and I used to be when I was a little girl. I have since moved away. I remember Mr. Walton always had a smile on his face and always gave hugs. He was like a grandfather to me. Will miss his dearly.
I really enjoyed speaking with Richard and miss seeing him. Best wishes and deepest sympathies to his wife and family.