Bill Walton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bill Walton, 67, of Kinta, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Haskell County Hospital in Stigler. He was born June 23, 1952 at New Jerusalem, Oklahoma to Lester and Sylvia (McSperritt) Walton. He was raised in Stigler. Bill married Alice Pugh on September 3, 1971 at Lafayette Baptist Church. He began a career as a Truck Driver that spanned many years until his retirement. He enjoyed tinkering outside, talking, wheeling & dealing. He enjoyed spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Alice Walton of the home; his 2 daughters, Melissa Laffoon and husband Jason of Stigler, Melinda Colbert and husband Nathen of Poteau; 7 grandchildren, Tristine & Sadie Laffoon, Kelsey & Cordell Ramsey, Averie, Brea, Caden Colbert; a brother, T.W. Walton and wife Nellie of Stigler; 2 brothers-in-law, Tom Pugh and wife Martha of Cullman, Alabama, J.W. Holt of Stigler; a sister-in-law, Shirley Apple and husband Mike of Stigler; mother-in-law, Annalou Pugh of Sans Bois; a host of nieces, nephews & friends Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Sylvia Walton; a sister, Wendy Holt; father-in-law, John Pugh. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jack Sloan officiating. Pallbearers include Bill Gist, Ed Gist, Kenny Kasiner, Billy Gilham, Eddie Gilham, & James Ranes. Burial will follow in Sans Bois Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Bill Walton

June 23, 1952 - July 9, 2019