Robert Emery Walton 84, U.S. Navy veteran, passed away on November 22, 2015. Emery was born on March 26, 1931 to Albert Columbus Walton and Gladys Gill Walton in Columbiana, Alabama. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to Alabama. Emery was a graduate of Auburn University and he had a long career as a pharmacist. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbiana.
Emery was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Mary Ann Walton, brothers; Morris Walton and James Walton and sister; Ruby Walton Harper.
Emery is survived by his beloved wife Llewellyn Sims Walton; sister: Barbara Walton Cutler of Fort Wayne, Indiana; his son Robert C. Walton of Memphis, Tennessee and his daughter Laura Walton Ready of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has four granddaughters, Kaitlin Ready, Kylie Ready, Bethany Walton and Rachel Walton.
Graveside services will be on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Alabama National Cemetery.
