Eugene Alton, Jr.

Mr. Eugene Lee Alton, Jr., 79, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Alton was born on March 10, 1943 in New Concord, KY to the late Eugene and Hilda Williams Alton.  Gene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He loved everything about nature and he spent his childhood exploring the woods with his lifelong friend, Jerry Love.  Gene and his loving wife, Kathy, spent many hours walking and enjoying the beauty of the outdoors as well as collecting antiques.  You'd often find Gene woodworking and whittling wood with his cherished pocket knife given to him by one of his grandsons.  Gene was a member of Hardin Baptist Church and in 2017 he was baptized by Ricky Cunningham at Jonathan Creek. This was a very special moment in his life as well as his family's life.  Mr. Alton loved life and never met a stranger but what he loved the most was spending time with his beloved family.  He will be missed by many. 

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include his loving wife of 57 years, Mrs. Kathy Alton of Murray; sons, Vincent Alton and wife, Jody of Midland, TX, Dustin Alton and wife, Erin of Murray; daughter, Laura Dugger of Fancy Farm; grandchildren, Timothy, Nathan and Tristan Tracy, Noah and Jonah Alton as well as Josh and Alexis Alton.  Also surviving are three great grandchildren, Micha, William and Riley Tracy.

The funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Eugene Alton, Jr. is set for 1 pm on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray.  Ricky Cunningham will officiate and burial with military honors will follow at Murray City Cemetery.  Pallbearers include, Timothy Tracy, Nathan Tracy, Tristan Tracy, Josh Alton, Noah Alton, Jonah Alton.
 
His family welcomes visitors from 11 am - 1 pm on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the funeral home. 

Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Eugene Alton, Jr. by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.