Douglas M. Walton, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Louise B. Walton; son, Alan D. Walton; siblings, Virginia Beddow, Ruby Spencer, Calvin Walton and Raymond Walton. Douglas is survived by his brother, James S. Walton (Judy); son, Stephen Walton (Lucia); grandchildren, Stephen J. Walton (Cristine) and Stephanie Williams (Chip); great-granchildren, Ethan Mawyer, Leonardo Walton, Eli and Eliana Williams; stepgrandchildren, Linda Lucas (David), Tony and Ricky Phelps (Nicole); stepgreat-grandchildren, Ade, Emily and Ava Lucas and Devin Phelps. He was a local building contractor for over 30 years and a long time member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where funeral services will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Washingtion Memorial Park.
