1935
Guston
2014
Guston (Gus) Walton
August 26, 1935 — September 2, 2014
Guston (Gus) Walton was born August 26, 1935 in Fulton, MS, the son of the late John Alvin and Leona Gillentine Walton.
He was united in marriage to Virginia Marie White on August 3, 1958. Mrs. Walton preceded him in death on April 15, 2007, following 48 years of marriage.
Mr. Walton grew up in Hughes, AR where he farmed for a living. He went to work for Wonderbread/Hostess Cakes in Memphis, where he spent 29 years. His last employment was with Seessel's Grocery in Memphis. Mr. Walton enjoyed catfishing, playing dominos and checkers, and watching Westerns; his favorite was "Shane." He was a member of the Whitehaven Assembly of God.
Mr. Walton departed this life on September 2, 2014 in Henderson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 7 Days. He is survived by three daughters: Dawn Marie (Walton) Brown of Chattanooga, TN, Melodie Ann (Walton) Lange and husband Joe of Wichita Falls, TX, and Penny Kaye (Walton) McMullen of Horn Lake, MS; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Joseph Brewer of Bartlett, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife Mr. Walton was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra Jane (Walton) Brewer, and 12 siblings.
He was united in marriage to Virginia Marie White on August 3, 1958. Mrs. Walton preceded him in death on April 15, 2007, following 48 years of marriage.
Mr. Walton grew up in Hughes, AR where he farmed for a living. He went to work for Wonderbread/Hostess Cakes in Memphis, where he spent 29 years. His last employment was with Seessel's Grocery in Memphis. Mr. Walton enjoyed catfishing, playing dominos and checkers, and watching Westerns; his favorite was "Shane." He was a member of the Whitehaven Assembly of God.
Mr. Walton departed this life on September 2, 2014 in Henderson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 7 Days. He is survived by three daughters: Dawn Marie (Walton) Brown of Chattanooga, TN, Melodie Ann (Walton) Lange and husband Joe of Wichita Falls, TX, and Penny Kaye (Walton) McMullen of Horn Lake, MS; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Joseph Brewer of Bartlett, TN; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife Mr. Walton was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra Jane (Walton) Brewer, and 12 siblings.
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