He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Dee Walton and Mary Anna Crabtree Walton.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Walton; daughters, Rachel Walton and Beth (Dave) Heflin; grandson, Dalton Heflin; aunt that was like a sister, Fern (Charles) Roche, and several cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Hermitage Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and Wednesday, November 21, 2018 an hour prior to the service. The Celebration of Jim’s Life will be on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Dr. Garry Speich officiating. Interment to follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers are Bob Dowdy, Jeff Lovvorn, Brandon Dowdy, Mitch Lovvorn, Jeremy Cole, Dave Heflin, Steve Roche, and David Roche.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.
