Leon Walton

Leon Walton

1938-2015

Walton, LeonLeon Walton, was born March 14, 1938 to Bill and Ethel Walton of Sasakwa, OK.  Leon led an interesting life as a bowling pin setter, bowling ball driller, and retiring from the US Postal Service after being a mail carrier in the Village for many years.  He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and metal detecting.  He married Jean Coate Stover in 1967 and had 9 children.  After an amicable divorce, he met and married Marion Holcomb with whom he had 31 wonderful years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold Walton; grandson Jaye Nyquist; an infant son and two infant daughters; parents-in-law Omer and Sari Holcomb; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Sarah, John, and Allen Holcomb.

He is survived by his wife; children Lori Kay Thompson and husband Lee, Melodie Ann Beard, Sandra Lynn Combs, Timothy Leon Walton and wife Beth, William Dale Walton, and Carrie Jean Walton; siblings Pat Howard and husband Fred, JoAnn Cummins and husband Al, and Erma DeAngelo.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Oklahoma Heart Association.

3 thoughts on “Leon Walton”

  1. Freda Scales

    Marion, 31 years! Wonderful! I am sorry you lost your husband. You’re certainly in my thoughts.
    Freda

  2. Jim McGinley

    Leon was a great guy! I worked with him for a number of years at the Village Post Office. Shared some good times on the golf course too. He was always very kind and considerate of others. Rest in peace my friend and God Bless.

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