He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 22, 1943 to Walton and Grace Johnson. Radio duo's morning comedy show began in New Orleans in the 1980s and is now heard in four states, New Orleans to close bars next Friday through Mardi Gras, monitor busy streets, New Orleans announces major restrictions for Mardi Gras weekend, Cold rainy Friday, sunshine gone until Sunday, Extremely active 2020 hurricane season comes to an end, Tom Brady Super Bowl ad jokingly reveals real reason he joined Tampa Bay, Meet the 70 adorable stars of Puppy Bowl 2021, Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' star, dies at 91. John Walton, half of the longtime popular syndicated "Walton and Johnson" radio show started in New Orleans in 1983, died late Monday. All rights reserved. In the post, Johnson said, “[John Walton’s] medical issues were too numerous to overcome. His wit and humor defined him as the unique individual we all knew him to be. Walton died late Monday, July 1, after battling numerous medical issues, according to his co-host Steve Johnson. (WAFB) - John Walton, one half of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according to co-host Steve Johnson on Tuesday. Please remember his family in your 'thoughts and prayers.' Johnson asked the public to keep the Walton family in their thoughts and prayers. Walton died Monday, July 1, at 11:55 p.m. and spent his last few hours at home with his family, according a special message from Johnson. Walton and Johnson had been a radio duo since 1983 when their controversial show launched on New Orleans radio. Tune in today! John Walton, part of the Walton & Johnson radio show, has passed away, Steve Johnson announced Tuesday. The duo split up for a time in the 1990s but later reunited. Advocate Staff John Walton, a co-host on the popular radio show Walton and Johnson that was once based in New Orleans, died late Monday. Walton and Steve Johnson had been teamed together since 1983 spending much of their careers in Louisiana and Texas with flagships including WQUE, WCKW, WRNO and WEZB New Orleans, KTKS Dallas, and KIOL, KLOL, KKRW and KPRC Houston. The duo's adult and often shocking humor alienated some listeners and critics but won over many fans over the years. I am forever in debt to all of your for your support of our program. John Walton of radio show "Walton & Johnson" has died, according to his cohost Steve Johnson. John Walton, half of the regionally syndicated “Walton and Johnson” radio show and the owner of a Beaumont radio station, died late Monday. He included a picture of the two of them from their younger years. "They either have to love you or hate you and hope that more of them love you.". The radio show got its start in New Orleans in 1983 on radio station WQUE, known as Q-93. John Walton, one half of the syndicated morning show Walton & Johnson, passed away late Monday night. He said the show will return as soon as possible. Johnson shared the news in an online message saying Walton had "numerous" medical issues and had been receiving treatment over the past month "but continued to suffer". "Your loyalty and support for him and his craft was always a mutual sentiment. He had a voice and he had something to say," Johnson wrote. John cared deeply for all of you. Walton and Johnson airs on KZMZ 96.9 in Alexandria. Walton's co-host, Steve Johnson, announced to their audience on Tuesday of Walton's death. Walton Sun Obituaries, Recent in Santa Rosa Beach, FL Walton County, Florida Obituary Index at Obits Index Walton County Obituaries at FL GenWeb Archives Walton County Obituaries at Genealogy Trails Walton County Mortality Schedule 1885 at Genealogy Trails Walton County Biographies at FL GenWeb Archives “He had been receiving treatment over the last month but continued to suffer. “His medical issues were too numerous to overcome,” Johnson wrote. Listen live to the Radio Gawds Walter & Johnson on these select stations in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Georgia. “I will always cherish John as not only a partner but a dear friend," Johnson wrote. He loved to make you all laugh. "His wit and humor defined him as the unique individual we all knew him to be. John Walton has died. We offer assistance to all faiths and denominations in all aspects of funeral service including traditional funerals, cremation services, prearrangements and monuments. Copyright 2019 WAFB. HOUSTON (FOX 26) - John Walton of the Houston radio duo "Walton & Johnson" passed away at his home on Monday night, according to his on-air partner Steve Johnson. He went out on his own terms," Johnson wrote. Sadly, the illnesses were too numerous to overcome. He loved to make you all laugh.”. Mr. Eaux joined the show in 1983. Mr. Eaux. Both men were natives of Houston. John cared deeply for all of you. 30,981 talking about this. 844 Government StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 383-9999. John Walton, one half of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according to co-host Steve Johnson on Tuesday. Half of the “Walton and Johnson” syndicated morning radio team, John Walton, 67, died July 1, 2019. John Walton passed on July 1st, 2019. John Walton Death & Cause. The sad twist to this story is that his former TV show castmates all treated him horribly near the end of his life. Locally, their show was broadcast on several stations since 1983 including WEZB (B-97), Bayou 95.7, WCKW and WRNO. Plan a funeral, find contact information and more. The legacy of the Walton & Johnson show continues after 4 decades as Steve Johnson hosts with longtime producer Ken Webster Jr. Screech from Saved By the Bell has died. After spending nearly two decades in New Orleans, the duo moved their base of operations to Houston in 2002, aiming for regional syndication for the show. On July 2, 2019, Steve Johnson made the shocking announcement that his co-host John Walton had died the previous evening, citing medical issues that Walton had kept private for some time. His business partner and friend, Steve Johnson notified fans of the Walton & Johnson show about his friend’s death in a tribute post shared to social media. He will never be replaced. Walton County and DeFuniak Springs, FL Obituaries. That is, until the day I realized that Walton and Johnson’s co-hosts didn’t actually exist, and that for 35 years, co-host Steve Johnson has … It was later based in Baton Rouge and from there and in Houston it was syndicated across parts of Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. Steve Johnson, his co-host, confirmed Walton's death in a blog post Tuesday morning. 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