Kenneth Ney Walton, 79, of Bronson, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Kenneth was born on November 6, 1945, in Center, to Leon Walton and Estelle Griffin Walton. A lifelong resident of Sabine County, he graduated from West Sabine High School before serving in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he worked for Texaco in Beaumont. Later he became the manager of Leslo's Lumber Yard, where he worked for many years. After retiring from Leslo's, he worked as a jailer/dispatcher for the Sabine County Sheriff's office for 10 years.

Kenneth was a member of First Baptist Church in Bronson and a former member of the Bronson Volunteer Fire Department. Known for his generosity and willingness to help others, he touched many lives in his community. He had a deep love for western novels, especially those by Louis L'Amour, and cherished time spent visiting with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Walton of Bronson; son, Russell Walton and wife, Brooke, of Bronson; daughter, Nicole Brownlee and husband, Phillip, of Houston; brother, Lee Walton of San Augustine; sisters, Berlene Morris of Houston, Billie Morris and husband, Weldon, of Vidor, Janie McCollough of Lumberton, and Doris Ward of Lumberton; grandchildren, Aspen Walton, Aaron Walton, Andrew Brownlee, Madison Brownlee, and Kaylee Menard; and two greatgrandchildren, Kaydence and Kennedi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters and great granddaughter, Ava Barrett.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas, with Bro. Welton Blackmon and Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Visitation will take place from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome. com.