William G. Walton, Sr, 87, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born July 13, 1931 in Wilmington, DE to the late Daniel Gilbert & Maryre Ellen (Neeson) Walton. He was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School in 1950 prior to joining the United States Navy (USS Rich) and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired from the Wilmington Fire Department, served as Fire Marshal with the City of Newark, and Deputy Fire Marshal with the State of Delaware.
Mr. Walton was a 64-year member of the Elsmere Fire Company and held many offices, served as Presidents of New Castle County Fire Chiefs' Association, the State of Delaware Fire Chiefs Association, Delaware Valley Fire Chiefs Association, New Castle County Volunteer Firefighters Association, and Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association. Mr. Walton was a 40-year member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and a retired member of the local 1590 International Association Firefighters.