Garland Eugene Walton, Jr.'s Obituary
Garland Eugene Walton, Jr., age 59, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, in Carbondale, IL.
Garland was born on November 21, 1961 in Springfield, IL, a son to Garland Walton and Cordelia (Daniels) Walton. He married Janice Woody in 2008. Garland was a factory worker at Gilster-Mary Lee. He loved reading, fishing, hanging with his friends, playing with his grandkids and was an all-around great guy.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Walton of DuQuoin, IL; three sons, Brandon Woody of DuQuoin, IL; Garland Walton III of Decatur, IL; and Kendall Dennis of Springfield, IL; one daughter, Malika Walton of Decatur, IL; one brother, Emmett Hitt of Wisconsin; one sister, Kathy Davis of Springfield, IL; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dan McKinnies officiating.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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