IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Roscoe Walton,
Jr.

Jun 5, 1942 — Jul 9, 2025

Griffin

Obituary

Mr. Roscoe Walton, Jr., was born on June 5, 1942, to Roscoe Walton, Sr., and Estella Dennis Walton in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia, graduating in the Class of 1960. He furthered his education at Dekalb College in Dekalb County, Georgia.

Roscoe accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Achaia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of pastor Ronald K. Adams.

After high school, Roscoe enlisted in the Air Force where he served his country for 6 years and was Honorably discharged.

In his leisure time he enjoyed watching sports, listening to music, reading and most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Roscoe Walton, Jr, home, where he will forever dwell in God's presence. Roscoe is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Walton, Sr., and Estella Dennis Walton; his siblings, Louise West, Mildred Bradley, Luther Thurman, Johnny Thurman, and Margie Ellis, and his grandson, Marquez Walton.

Mr. Roscoe Walton, Jr., leaves a legacy of beautiful memories in the hearts of his children, Henri (Denise) Walton, Tedra (Reginald) Moreland, and Quaderius Clemons; granddaughters, Chakedderria Thompson, Shayla Walton, Shielyndia Townsend, Shamya Flagg, Trinity Moreland, Kaycee Brielle, Chanel Walton, Caylee Fox, and Jaicee Fox; grandsons, Henri (Quiana) Walton, and Kash Moreland; one great granddaughter, Ashlynn Walton; his brother, Bobby Walton and his sister, Geraldine Walton. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Achaia Missionary Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Ronald K. Adams the Pastor and Eulogist.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

July
13

Sunday

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Service with Military Honors

July
14

Monday

Achaia Missionary Baptist Church

312 Laprade Road, Griffin, GA 30223

Starts at 11:00 am

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