Our hearts are sad, but we are rejoicing that his pain has ended, and he is in the presence of His Lord and Savior.
Walt was born March 7, 1944, in Ringling, Oklahoma to Alvin Lee Sarratt and Melba Christine Lockwood Sarratt. He was raised on a farm, enjoyed going to the county and state fairs to show the animals in the FFA school program. He traveled to California in 1964 after serving in the United States Army. His uncle landed him a job with Southwest Fire Protection as an installer. After one year Walt was taught to design systems, he stayed at Southwest Fire Protection 10 years and was always thankful for the training and experience he gained with the company. In 1974 he opened Golden State Fire Protection. Walt worked hard to gain a customer list. He relied on the delivery of good service and quality of work, respecting the customers, being honest and fair, a man of integrity. Walt always made everyone feel important, he was a great friend to many, a mentor, he showed love and kindness to everyone he met.
After arriving in California a cute, sassy blond caught his eye at a drive inn movie theater and on June 12, 1965, Walt married the love of his life Karol Kay Kelly. In 1970 they welcomed Joy Kristine and in 1975 Melisa Rae.
Walt loved to golf, hunt, fish, riding his Harley, taking the boat out to Laughlin or you might find him being somewhat of a dare devil on the trips to Moab with the Jeep. Enjoying trips in the motor home up the coast, going to see family in the Midwest, High School Reunions with friends. Walt and Karol spent time traveling abroad and cruising during their retirement years. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his girls, granddaughters and great grands.
Walt is survived by his wife Karol Kay, daughters Joy Kristine Cannavan of Victorville, CA Melisa Rae Sarratt of Victorville, CA. Four Granddaughters: Sabrina Pina of Apple Valley, CA Makayla MacDowell of Hesperia, CA Audrey Cannavan of Russellville, AR Briana Sarratt of Victorville, CA. Four Great Grandchildren: Brooklyn Hicks, Alice Cole, Beverly Cole and Jordan Herrera. His siblings, JoAnn DeArmond, Paragould, AR Jimmie Fowler, Sulphur, OK Ronnie (Kathy) Sarratt, DVM Weatherford, TX Brenda (Doug) Harrelson, Rancho Cucamonga, CA and many Nieces and Nephews.
Walt has left a huge footprint in the lives of all who knew him, a life well lived he will be missed.
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