Larry H. Walton (June 6, 1937 – January 30, 2025)
All proceeds from memorial donations will go to the East Liverpool Track Team, ELHS Band, and Life Skills Program. (Distributed evenly between the three unless specified by donator.)
From the entire Family: "Thank you for any donations in Larry's memory. He will be dearly missed by all."
EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO – Larry "Zeke" Walton, 86, born June 6, 1937, in Wellsville, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Mae Hammond and Lee Walton but was lovingly raised by the late Harry and Verna Hammond.
Larry graduated from Wellsville High School in December 1957 and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves on active duty from 1957 to 1962.
Larry had a lifelong passion for planes, flying, and photography specializing in forensic photography for many years. He turned his love for photography into a career as the owner of Camera Mart. Beyond his professional endeavors, Larry was deeply involved in his community. He was a member of the Jaycees, Rotary Club, the Carnegie Public Library Board, the Wellsville Masons, and the Tri-State Camera Club. A dedicated member of Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, he served as both a deacon and trustee.
One of Larry’s proudest accomplishments was his service on the East Liverpool School District Board of Education for an impressive 28 years. He was committed to ensuring the best opportunities for students and received numerous accolades from the State Board of Education for his contributions. It was the kids that kept him coming back time and time again.
Larry also participated in the Easter Pageant on the Hillside and found joy in mentoring others through his various roles. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his family.
Larry’s legacy of dedication to family and community will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. May his memory bring comfort to those who loved him.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, whom he married June 17, 1961 and with whom he shared a life filled with love and cherished memories, Carol L. (Pittenger ) Walton; daughter Heather Dissette and her husband Keith; five grandchildren Jennifer, Kristen, Brenden, Jolaina, and Joshua; five great-grandchildren Ariel, Evan, Zoey, James, and Zeke who brought immense joy to his life and niece Coletta Comer.
Friends may visit Sunday at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. Pastor Ian Leyda of Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church will conduct a funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church. Burial at Riverview Cemetery where Tri State Veterans Burial Group will conduct military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed in Larry’s memory to the East Liverpool Track team, ELHS Band, and Life Skills class.
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