Active Pallbearers Nephews and Friends
Celebrating and Remembering
Honorary Pallbearers
the life of
Mt. Zion Lodge #30
Mr. Eddie L. Walton, Sr.
Flower Bearers Nieces
“Big Pete”
Interment Oakland Cemetery
Acknowledgment The family of Mr. Eddie Walton, Sr. would like to thank you for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement. Our prayer is that God will continue to bless and keep you.
Family Repast and Cookout “Big Pete’s House”
Monday, May 15, 2017 12:00 Noon
Bethlehem P. B. Church 7565 Greenbrier Road Madison, Alabama 103 13th Avenue NW Decatur, AL 35601 www.reynoldsfh.com
The Reverend Eddie Walton, Jr. ~ Officiating Elder Joe H. Cater ~ Host Pastor
Obituary
Order of Service
Eddie Lee Walton, Sr. was born in Limestone County, Alabama on November 29, 1946, to the late Charles Cartwright, Sr., and Jessie Mae Holloway. He departed this life on May 10, 2017 in Huntsville, AL.
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Eddie was affectionately known as “Big Pete” and was supportive of his family and friends. He and his ex-wives, Delois, Patricia Ann and Tamika remained a driving force in the nurturing and development of their children and grandchildren.
Prayer
Pete attended Dogwood Flat School in Limestone County. He was a long-time member of Morning Star under the leadership of Pastor Fred Jefferson, which is where he confessed his hope in Christ. He later moved his membership to New Beginnings Covenant Ministries in Decatur, AL, where he served faithfully under his son, Pastor Eddie L. Walton, Jr. “Lil Pete”. Pete was employed with Kenway Contracting in Bowling Green, KY where he resided for 6 years. He then moved back to Alabama where he was employed at Stanley Construction for 25 years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Lodge #30 as a Tyler. He was preceded in death by; his parents; stepmom, Gladys Cartwright; a daughter, Barbara Ann Jamar Walton; aunt, that was raised like a sister, Christine Garth; two sisters, Ardelia McCurly and Terresa Harris; two brothers, James Edward Cartwright and Charles Cartwright. He leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Joe Malone, Eddie L. Walton, Jr and Christopher Fletcher; three daughters, Merisa (Jeffrey) Parker, Kimberly Walton Marshall, and Kira Walton; one stepson, Jarvis Sibley; three brothers, Marty Cartwright, Raymon (Deborah) Holloway and Walter Holloway; three sisters, Helen (James) Harris, Gwendolyn (Warren) Griffin and Kathy (Charles) Gray; one uncle that was like a brother, Fred Pride; another uncle, Isacc (Mae) Walton; 8 grandchildren, one great grandchild; three special friends, Clay Brown, Clarence “Meatman” Fremon and Charley Glover; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Choir William Malone
Scripture ReadingsOld Testament New Testament Solo Acknowledgment Solo Eulogy
Selection Closing Prayer Recessional
Evangelist Gwendolyn Griffin Sister Eddie L. Walton, III Grandson Gerald Fuller Felicia Walton Alexandria Walton Granddaughter Pastor Eddie L. Walton, Jr. Son New Beginnings Covenant Ministries The Troupe Family William Malone
We Will Always Remember . . .
We Will Always Remember . . .
To My Family
To My Family
To my family and friends who are gathered here today to celebrate my homegoing, let me say “Welcome to you all.” I ask that you try not to be sad and let your tears Be tears of joy as we praise and honor my Heavenly Father. Let’s give him the praise, honor and Glory that He deserves. Let’s take the roof off up in here. Praising my Savior. If you know me, Praise is what I do. I will miss you guys, but I can’t think Of a better place I would rather be Than with Jesus. Hugs and kisses to you ALL.
To my family and friends who are gathered here today to celebrate my homegoing, let me say “Welcome to you all.” I ask that you try not to be sad and let your tears Be tears of joy as we praise and honor my Heavenly Father. Let’s give him the praise, honor and Glory that He deserves. Let’s take the roof off up in here. Praising my Savior. If you know me, Praise is what I do. I will miss you guys, but I can’t think Of a better place I would rather be Than with Jesus. Hugs and kisses to you ALL.