EVANS MILLS - Alonzo C. Walts, Jr., 86, formerly of Evans Mills, died Friday, February 03, 2017 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY.
Born on October 25, 1930 in Evans Mills, NY, he was a son of Alonzo C., Sr., and Millicent Davis Walts and he attended Evans Mills High School.
He married Jean Peltzer of Croton-on-Hudson, NY in 1953 in Theresa, NY.
The couple purchased the family farm from his parents and continued operation until the late 1990’s.
He was a former member of the Pamelia Fire Department.
He enjoyed collecting scrap metal for recycling, bicycling and fishing. Alonzo and Jean enjoyed traveling to Key Largo and Tallahassee, FL for the winter for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Jean, Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY, a son and his companion, Clinton A. Walts and Martha, Evans Mills, NY and a son, Earl Walts, NJ; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
His parents, a son, Kenneth Walts in 2007, a daughter, Doreen Martin in August 2016, a granddaughter, Jennifer Walts and two brothers all died before him.
Donations may be made to the New York Heart Center, 22670 Summit Drive, Watertown, NY 13601.
There will be no services. Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY and condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.