Donnie Ray Walton Sr.

The son of the late Carter Louis "Cotton" Walton and Wanda Fay (Payne) Walton. Donnie was born on December 5, 1954 in Snyder, Texas and passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 68 years 2 months and 17 days.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 27, 2023 at Tahoka Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.

Donnie grew up in Texas and married the love of his life  Mary Lou Owen on March 1, 1982 in Lubbock, Texas.

Donnie gained employment with  Texas Instruments as a Journeyman Electrician and later began working for X-Fab. He retired after 20 plus years of diligent service.

Donnie loved anything having to do with yard work. He loved all wildlife especially birds. He liked being busy and was a "Jack-of-all trades." Donnie loved being with family, had a love for working and being on the go, as well as listening to his classic rock music. Being with family brought Donnie great joy as he found enjoyment watching his children and grandchildren grow.

He is survived by wife Mary Lou; daughter, Lee Mary Gonzales and husband Ernie; sons, Donnie Walton Jr. and wife Heather; Michael Walton and Cassie Cryer; Buddy Zachary and wife Lacy. Sisters; Nancy Walton, Glenda White and Terresa Walton and a  brother Boyd Walton. Grandchildren; Kaleb Rodriguez, Abigail Rodriguez, Cruz Gonzales, Cheyenne Kosechata, Alexis Anderson, Gunner Walton, Ariana Zachary, Thomas Zachary, Stella Zachary, Kate Zachary, and James Zachary. Great-Grandchildren; Mason Potts, Braxton Potts and Bryson Anderson. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents; sister Sandy Gilbert; brothers; Larry and David Walton.