Ronald W. Walton

Age 58,of Horseheads, NY, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday January 19, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Ron is survived by his children, Jason, Jessica and Janelle; mother Edith Walton; twin brother, Roger (Bonnie) Walton; sisters, Sylvia (Dave) Starkweather, Sandy Howe, and Brenda (Ken) Brenza; also surviving is his ex-wife, Sue Ellen (Fluman) Walton, as well as several nieces and nephews and his faithful companion "Wickie". Ron was predeceased by his father, Henry Walton and Aunt Jennie Brown.He was a former employee of Trinity Foundry, severely burned in a 1981 explosion at the foundry.Ron was a loving father, son, brother and friend, as well as an avid fan of NASCAR (GeoffBodine) and "DA Bears".Calling Hours will be held on Monday January 24, 2011 at OlthofFuneralHome, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.A celebration of Ron's life will be held onTuesday January 25, at 12:00 PM (Noon) with Pastor Edgar L. Mannsofficiating.Interment will follow the funeral service in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY.