Donald “Don” Howard Walton, 59, of Shacklefords, VA passed away October 20, 2022 after a long hard fight with cancer. Don was a General Motors Parts Manager for many years. He loved bluegrass music and attended many bluegrass festivals, where he was able to share his love of singing and cooking meals for others. He also loved riding his motorcycle.
Don was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Walton.
He is survived by his parents John Howard and Betty; siblings Debbie Walton, Ron Walton (Teresa), Glen Walton (Jackie); sister-in-law, Samantha Walton; nephews James Walton (Dawn), Scott Walton (Bethany) and Dylan Walton (Naudia); and three step nieces Kristy Roy, Chelsea Snowden and Casey Weber and their families.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181. Interment will follow in Old Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Old Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Joyce Goins, 145 Gregory Lane, Mattaponi, VA 23110 or cancer.org.
