Mr. James Gilbert Alton, age 82, of Hazel, Kentucky, died Monday, February 01, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Alton was born in Hazel, Kentucky on June 17, 1933 to the late Ed G. Alton and Hazel Marie (Heaton) Alton. Mr. Alton was a retired farmer and also worked at Tappan Manufacturing Company for 23 years. He was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to his parents Mr. Alton was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie "Carolyn" Alton, who died on September 13, 2015; one sister, Catherine Lax; and one brother, Will Ed Alton.
Mr. Alton is survived by two sons, Hugh G. Alton of Hazel, Kentucky and Timothy Joe Alton of Hazel, Kentucky; four sisters, Jo Shanklin of Alberque, New Mexico, Jean Woods of Murray, Kentucky, Carolyn Maxlow of Calvert City, Kentucky and Shirley Morton and husband Ed of Murray, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Jennifer Henley and husband Cameron of Murray, Kentucky, Chris Alton of Murray, Kentucky, Miranda Alton of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Emily Alton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Madison Alton of Hazel, Kentucky; as well as three great grandchildren, Xavier Brown, Carter Coleman and Micah Henley all of Murray, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hazel Cemetery with Bro. Tim Escue officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Hazel Cemetery Fund, Att. Patsy Bramlett, PO Box 8, Hazel, Kentucky 42049.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome..com
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.