Charles E. Walton

He was born August 28, 1946, the son of the late Captain Richard E. Walton and Marion Jacques Walton. Charles is survived by his beloved sisters, Patricia Walton Alley (Jerry, deceased), Jacqueline Walton Blair, Jane Walton Hall, and brother-in-law, William L. Hall III. He was the cherished uncle of Richard Dean Alley (Tanya), Rebecca Alley Bishop (Chris), Jennifer Alley Adams (Dennis), Erica Blair Morel (Rachel), Preston Jacques Blair, William Hall IV, Jared Walton Hall (Ciara), and Evan Hall (Madeleine). He is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and numerous friends worldwide.

Charles was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and attended Loyola Law School and Tulane University. At this time, he became a beloved teacher and taught English Literature, Foreign Languages, and History at Promised Land Academy in Braithwaite. During these early years, he became a world traveler enjoying the countries of the European continent. His command of foreign languages were put to good use as he led many tours through many countries and made friends internationally.

His career on the Mississippi River began with Bisso Towboat Company, Inc. He became a state commissioned Crescent River Port Pilot in 1980 and piloted ships along the Mississippi River for decades. He most enjoyed spending time with his fellow river pilots and mentoring the next generation of pilots. His maritime memberships included the Crescent River Port Pilots Association and the International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots.

Through the years he developed a passion for fine art and antiques and became a devoted lover of classical music and opera. He attended the most notable operatic performances around the world. Beyond his other interests, he was also captivated by European architecture and often attended architectural symposiums across the continent. Charles was a man of great character as he was loving, generous, and kind to his family, friends, and to everyone that he met. He was truly a prince among men.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the West Jefferson Medical Center, especially Mr. C.J. Nicholson-Uhl, and the devoted nurses of the Neuro Critical Care Unit for their compassionate care and comfort extended to Charles and the family.

The Walton family invites friends and family to celebrate his life at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 with a visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eulogies begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. A celebration of life reception will immediately follow the mass, to be held in the Lake Lawn Metairie Event Center. The interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Charles' memory to Cancer Crusaders, www.cancercrusadersla.org.

To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com