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Arree Walton Research Paper

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Arree Walton Sr. was born on April 11, 1924 in Big Sandy, Texas, the firstborn child of the late Willie Sr. and Daisy T. Walton. He grew up on his parents large farm where he learned discipline, hard work and respect at a young age. As the eldest child, responsibility was usually expected of him as he often worked on the farm, babysat his younger siblings and neighbors, and attended to the needs of the four other families that tenanted his father's fields. He excelled in his education and was involved in all his school plays and was always given the roles with the most lines, because his teachers knew he could always remember his lines (his teachers often stated he could memorize a newspaper overnight). Unfortunately at the age of 14 his father tragically died as a result of an injury he sustained while working on the railroads. After his father's untimely death his mother decided to move their family to Los Angeles, California to be with her sister, Arree's Aunt Tessie. Determined on keeping his father's estate in order, he decided to stay on the family farm while the rest of his family moved to Los Angeles. For the next year or two, he had continued his daily school …show more content…

They established a successful janitorial service, W&W Janitorial Service, contracting with the City of Phoenix for over 35 years; which is still in service today. His Greatest joy was uniting with the Lord. He was a member of Tonto Street Church of Christ for over 40 years, he served in several positions including: Youth Minister for 25 years, Chairman of the Corporation, Chairman of the Baptism Committee, Chairman of the Courtesy Patrol, and Chairman of the Senior Citizens. He taught Bible class and was willing to help in anyway needed. He was actively in Bible class and church attendance. He worked diligently for the Lord, always willing to share the word of God to whomever would

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