Mr. Wilbur L. Walton, Jr.

Glover Funeral Home Dothan

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Posted by: Glover Funeral Home
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Date: Jan 17 2023 4:25 PM

Mr. Wilbur L. Walton, Jr. passed away January 11, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1941 and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Walton.

Wilbur graduated from Dothan High School in 1959. He attended The University of Alabama and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later became the lead vocalist in the band “The James Gang." Their most notable recording was, "Georgia Pines,” which was released in November 1965, and to this day, it remains a" fan favorite." Wilbur was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Dothan.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Walton; his sister, Ann Walton Waller; his nephew, Hal Knox Waller, III, and his great nephew, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr.

Descendants include his niece, Melissa Waller Nichols and his great niece, Ann Walton Knox Nichols as well as many loving cousins and friends and his devoted caregivers, Betty and Carl Adams.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in The Walton Garden located on the grounds of The First Methodist Church of Dothan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his memory to The Walton Garden; First United Methodist Church of Dothan, 1380 West Main Street, Dothan, Alabama 36301 or The Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund; Escambia County High School, 1215 South Presley Street; Atmore, Alabama 36502.

Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com

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