1936
Frank
2024
Frank "Hap" Walton
March 22, 1936 — July 25, 2024
Former Tamaqua Mayor, Frank (Hap) Walton, 88 years of age of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Born March 22, 1936, the son of the late Robert Leon, and Margaret M. (Nahf) Walton. Frank was predeceased by; son, Jefferson Lindon Walton; sisters, Ruth Walton and Marion Miller; and brother Robert Walton.
Surviving are: his beloved wife of 54 years, Lois M. (Buck) Walton; daughters Cynthia J. Viel, Amy L. Mateyak, Allison L. Morrison wife of Jarrett; son Bradley F. Walton; sister Gale Gagliardi; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A 1954 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Frank served honorably in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Forrest Sherman after attending the U.S. Navy Turbine School. Upon his return home, Frank began a 30 year career at Bethlehem Steel working as a Boiler Technician and Mill Wright - retiring in 1986. Frank then worked as Sales Manager at the former Rottett Motors in Tamaqua, where he was always one of the first to drive the newest model Mustang!
A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Frank served on the church consistory and was Chair of the Property Committee. Frank belonged to the Coalcracker Barbershop Chorus of Barnesville, Tamaqua American Legion, American Hose FD, and the U.S.S. Forrest Sherman Association.
Frank proudly served as Tamaqua's Mayor from 1996-1998 and was on the zoning board for many years. A politician at heart, Frank was known to be a sharp dresser, always wearing a suit coat, while toting a hat (even at the gym!). He was an automobile enthusiast - often attended car shows and enjoyed driving around in his antique cars, Mustang convertible, or on his motorcycle. Most of all Frank was a family man, enjoying nothing more than spending time with his family -- especially his grandchildren and great-grand children.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday August 2, 2024 at 1 o'clock P.M. from Trinity United Church of Christ located at 22 Lafayette St. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Friends may call from 11:30 A.M. until the time of services. Military honors will be bestowed.
Memorials in Frank's name may be made to:
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17,
Chicago, IL 60601
Online condolences or a fond memory of Frank may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born March 22, 1936, the son of the late Robert Leon, and Margaret M. (Nahf) Walton. Frank was predeceased by; son, Jefferson Lindon Walton; sisters, Ruth Walton and Marion Miller; and brother Robert Walton.
Surviving are: his beloved wife of 54 years, Lois M. (Buck) Walton; daughters Cynthia J. Viel, Amy L. Mateyak, Allison L. Morrison wife of Jarrett; son Bradley F. Walton; sister Gale Gagliardi; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A 1954 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Frank served honorably in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Forrest Sherman after attending the U.S. Navy Turbine School. Upon his return home, Frank began a 30 year career at Bethlehem Steel working as a Boiler Technician and Mill Wright - retiring in 1986. Frank then worked as Sales Manager at the former Rottett Motors in Tamaqua, where he was always one of the first to drive the newest model Mustang!
A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Frank served on the church consistory and was Chair of the Property Committee. Frank belonged to the Coalcracker Barbershop Chorus of Barnesville, Tamaqua American Legion, American Hose FD, and the U.S.S. Forrest Sherman Association.
Frank proudly served as Tamaqua's Mayor from 1996-1998 and was on the zoning board for many years. A politician at heart, Frank was known to be a sharp dresser, always wearing a suit coat, while toting a hat (even at the gym!). He was an automobile enthusiast - often attended car shows and enjoyed driving around in his antique cars, Mustang convertible, or on his motorcycle. Most of all Frank was a family man, enjoying nothing more than spending time with his family -- especially his grandchildren and great-grand children.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday August 2, 2024 at 1 o'clock P.M. from Trinity United Church of Christ located at 22 Lafayette St. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Friends may call from 11:30 A.M. until the time of services. Military honors will be bestowed.
Memorials in Frank's name may be made to:
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17,
Chicago, IL 60601
Online condolences or a fond memory of Frank may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank "Hap" Walton, please visit our flower store.
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