Todd County community leaders say former Elkton Mayor and community advocate John Walton will be missed.
The News Edge learned of Walton’s death Tuesday after a brief illness, with Elkton Mayor Arthur Green saying his impact was felt across Elkton and Todd County.
click to download audioFormer South Western Kentucky EDC Chairman and Todd Countian Eston Glover said John Walton was a driving force in the county.
click to download audioMayor Green says Walton was behind many projects in the county.
click to download audioHe adds Walton was known for his work with officials in Frankfort and serving them Western Kentucky Barbeque.
click to download audioWalton served as Mayor Elkton from 1999 until 2006. He was also a past chairman of the Todd County Industrial Foundation and was instrumental in the development of the Green River Historic Site Board of Directors.
