Richard J. Walton

Richard J. Walton, 42, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Doctor's Hospital in Dallas. He will always be remembered as a loving partner to Bruce Jones and friend to all that knew and loved him.

He was born in Lakenheath, England and raised in West, Texas. Richard will be remembered for his dazzling smile, beautiful blue eyes and his love of life. He worked in some of the most exclusive salons in Dallas and was considered a top hair professional in the Dallas area.

Survivors include his partner Bruce Jones and his sister Joanna Hartford and brothers Mark and Nick Walton. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Walton.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the Chapel of Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Turtle Creek Recovery Center, 2820 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204.