Celebration of Life Services for Larry Gene Walton, age 74, of O'Neill, will be at 10:30 am Monday, September 10, 2018 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.  Visitation will be one hour before the service time at the mortuary.  Burial will be at the O'Neill Cemetery at a later date.  Larry passed away Thursday, September 6, at St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.  Memorials can be made to the family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Gene Walton was born December 2, 1943 to Barton and Maud (Keller) Walton.  He graduated from O'Neill High School in 1962.  He married Bonnie Slaymaker on July 23, 1971 at the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill.

Larry, Bonnie and their family lived in Atkinson for 5 years then later made their home in O'Neill.  Larry was a body mechanic for Marlin "Wick" Wichman for 25 years.

Larry spent much of his time fixing mowers at his home and would occasionally get thrown off of them!  He also enjoyed fishing and playing cards, especially "Tripoly".

Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years,  Bonnie of O'Neill; children, Scott and Jennifer Walton of O'Neill, Crystal Walton Lendt of Sloan, IA; grandchildren, James, Faith, Isabella; brother, Willard Walton and wife Francie of Norfolk, NE; sisters, Linda Appleby and husband Dick of O'Neill, Connie Petersen  and husband Leonard of O'Neill; brother-in- law, Neil Nemec of O'Neill; sisters-in-law, Linda Walton of O'Neill, Jan Walton of Clearwater, Ne; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy Walton; four brothers, Donald, Richard, Lester, and Ronnie; four sisters, Fern, Neva, Rose and Nancy.