HARTFORD — Wesley R. Walton, 85, a longtime resident of North Turner, died peacefully at his son, Ricky’s home in Hartford on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

He was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Dixfield, the son of Ralph and Lelia (Holman) Walton. He was raised in Dixfield and attended school in Dixfield and Buckfield. In 1945, he was drafted into the Army to serve in World War II and was proud to be a part of the Rainbow Division.

Upon his return in 1946, he did numerous odd jobs, made apple boxes, and cut and hauled wood. On July 26, 1949, in Turner, he married his wife of 50 years, Virginia Libby. She passed away June 1, 2000.

He worked plowing snow for the town of Turner under his own business Walton Trucking; and also worked for Bluerock Industries until his retirement. After he retired, he kept busy working on and enjoying trucks. In 2002, he came out of retirement and opened Walton Industries with his son, Ricky. He continued working through 2008 when he retired for the second time.

Wesley was a member of the Buckfield American Legion. He enjoyed his family, friends and nights at home with the boys, watching TV and gossiping about old times.

He is survived by his two sons, Ralph Walton and his wife, Monique and Ricky Walton and his wife, Lisa, all of Hartford; his grandchildren, Dominque, Jason, Amy, Rebecca and Mark; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Delbert Walton and his wife, Marcelene, of Livermore; his sister, Lola Gardella of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and his dogs, Daisy Mae and Lacey.

He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia “Ginny” Walton; his brothers, Dick and Bud Walton; and his sister, Althea Fish.

The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their wonderful care of Wesley and his nurse Jessica for being so kind.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.