Billy Ed. Tune in today! Disgusting vermin who should be off the air, say others," wrote columnist Angus Lind in a 1983 Times-Picayune profile of the two. "The main thing you have to do with a morning show is polarize the audience," Walton was quoted as saying. John Walton, half of the "Walton and Johnson" comedy radio duo which began in New Orleans in the 1980s and became hosts of a popular regionally-syndicated radio show, died Monday. 844 Government StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802(225) 383-9999. Walton County and DeFuniak Springs, FL Obituaries. Walton died late Monday, July 1, after battling numerous medical issues, according to his co-host Steve Johnson. He loved to make you all laugh. The radio show got its start in New Orleans in 1983 on radio station WQUE, known as Q-93. 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". He said the show will return as soon as possible. John Walton, part of the Walton & Johnson radio show, has passed away, Steve Johnson announced Tuesday. 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.He had been receiving treatment over the last month before making his decision to return home on Tuesday. Half of the “Walton and Johnson” syndicated morning radio team, John Walton, 67, died July 1, 2019. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. Louisiana remembers radio legend John Walton of "Walton and Johnson", But there are some people who are so desperate to get in line, they’re turning to online groups and even heading out of state for something officials are calling ‘vaccine tourism.’, July 2, 2019 at 9:18 AM CDT - Updated July 2 at 7:40 PM, FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Showers expected throughout the day as temperatures struggle to reach the low 50′s. It was later based in Baton Rouge and from there and in Houston it was syndicated across parts of Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. View upcoming funeral services, obituaries, and funeral flowers for Johnson-Walton Funeral Home in Milford, New Jersey. WALTON'S DEATH: John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies . Walton's co-host, Steve Johnson, announced to their audience on Tuesday of Walton's death. "They either have to love you or hate you and hope that more of them love you.". Mr. Eaux. 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. He had been receiving treatment over the last month before making his decision to return home on Tuesday. John Walton, one half of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according to co-host Steve Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson said Walton battled with several medical issues … John Walton, one half of the syndicated morning show Walton & Johnson, passed away late Monday night. Sadly, the illnesses were too numerous to overcome. Steve Johnson notified fans of the Walton & Johnson show about his friend’s death in a tribute post shared to social media. We offer assistance to all faiths and denominations in all aspects of funeral service including traditional funerals, cremation services, prearrangements and monuments. Walton and Johnson had been a radio duo since 1983 when their controversial show launched on New Orleans radio. John Walton of radio show "Walton & Johnson" has died, according to his cohost Steve Johnson. The official website of the Radio Gawds: Walton and Johnson. 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 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. Johnson-Walton Funeral Home is a full service funeral provider. They became one of New Orleans radio's most popular morning-drive duos during the 1980s and early 90s. Plan a funeral, find contact information and more. "I will always cherish John as not only a partner but a dear friend. John Walton, co-host of the radio show Walton & Johnson, has died. The duo's adult and often shocking humor alienated some listeners and critics but won over many fans over the years. Locally, their show was broadcast on several stations since 1983 including WEZB (B-97), Bayou 95.7, WCKW and WRNO. He met up with Johnson in Beaumont, Texas and the two began working together on a show similar to what they launched in New Orleans in 1983. Sincerely, Steve Johnson. "Outrageous, contagious, fantastic, say some people. According to the 1983 Times-Picayune article, Walton studied pre-law at the University of Oklahoma and worked in radio on the weekends to make money. John Walton passed on July 1st, 2019. The duo split up for a time in the 1990s but later reunited. John Walton radio illness: Weeks before John Walton’s tragic death, he was receiving treatment for medical issues for over the past month. He was 67 and had numerous medical problems. Listen live to the Radio Gawds Walter & Johnson on these select stations in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Georgia. John Walton, half of the longtime popular syndicated "Walton and Johnson" radio show started in New Orleans in 1983, died late Monday. He had a voice and he had something to say," Johnson wrote. Billy Ed, originally an engineer, was never intended to have access to a microphone, but somehow for the last 20 years he has managed to get in front of one every day. (WAFB) - John Walton, one half of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according to co-host Steve Johnson on Tuesday. Both men were natives of Houston. He was 67 years old. Mr. Eaux joined the show in 1983. His radio partner, Steve Johnson, posted the news online on web sites of the radio  stations that carry their show, including WRNO 99.5 FM in New Orleans. He loved to make you all laugh.”. Screech from Saved By the Bell has died. Your loyalty and support for him and his craft was always a mutual sentiment. I am forever in debt to all of your for your support of our program. Johnson asked the public to keep the Walton family in their thoughts and prayers. 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. Michael Seay, 80, and Kathleen Seay, 78, of Monroe, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. He will never be replaced. In January 2017, the radio duo had announced they could be found in Baton Rouge on WJBO 1150, an AM station. About Walton And Johnson The legacy of the Walton & Johnson show continues after 4 decades as Steve Johnson hosts with longtime producer Ken … Please remember his family in your 'thoughts and prayers.' He included a picture of the two of them from their younger years. 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. Copyright 2019 WAFB. 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. He went out on his own terms," Johnson wrote. "His wit and humor defined him as the unique individual we all knew him to be. He was married to the love of his life Janette C. Johnson for 51 years. Play Tribute Movie Walton Johnson, 77, of Friendswood, Texas passed away July 25, 2020. The show is a mix of comedy, politics, pop culture and history that pokes fun at the absurdity of everyday life. The show will return as soon as possible.". He will never be replaced. Steve Johnson, posted the news on social media and the team’s flagship Houston radio station 950 KPRC’s website.. Walton served as straight man to the comedy of Johnson, who voices the stereotypical characters Mr. Kenneth, Mr. Eaux and Billy Ed. John Walton, half of the "Walton and Johnson" comedy radio duo which began in New Orleans in the 1980s and became hosts of a popular regionally-syndicated radio show, died Monday. In the post, Johnson said, “[John Walton’s] medical issues were too numerous to overcome. “His medical issues were too numerous to overcome,” Johnson wrote. (WAFB) - John Walton, one half of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according to co-host Steve Johnson on Tuesday. “He had been receiving treatment over the last month but continued to suffer. Check out our website for a list of affiliates all over the Gulf Coast. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 22, 1943 to Walton and Grace Johnson. "Your loyalty and support for him and his craft was always a mutual sentiment. "It is with great shock and sadness that I inform the Walton & Johnson audience of the untimely and sudden passing of John Walton," Cohost Steve Johnson … 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 … All rights reserved. Johnson called Walton's death "untimely and sudden.". Steve Johnson, his co-host, confirmed Walton's death in a blog post Tuesday morning. Johnson did not specify what the illness was. The legacy of the Walton & Johnson show continues after 4 decades as Steve Johnson hosts with longtime producer Ken Webster Jr. Walton and Johnson airs on KZMZ 96.9 in Alexandria. 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. John cared deeply for all of you. “I will always cherish John as not only a partner but a dear friend," Johnson wrote. 30,981 talking about this. He had been receiving treatment over the last month but continued to suffer. John Walton, half of the regionally syndicated “Walton and Johnson” radio show and the owner of a Beaumont radio station, died late Monday. John Walton Death & Cause. John Walton, one-half of the popular syndicated “Walton & Johnson” morning show based at iHeartMedia talk KPRC Houston (950), has died. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. John Walton was 67 years old when he passed away on July 1, 2019. "His medical issues were too numerous to overcome. John cared deeply for all of you. John Walton, of the Walton and Johnson radio show, has died, according Steve Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson said in a message written that Walton died late … The show had previously aired on The Eagle 98.1 in Baton Rouge and Bayou radio 95.7 in New Orleans. 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. “It is with great shock and sadness that I inform the Walton & Johnson audience of the untimely and sudden passing of John Walton,” co-host Steve Johnson posted on the station website.. “His medical issues were too numerous to … the thing i love the most about the walton and jhonson is the tazer report theres nothing theres nothing like a good tazor report to make u laugh and im a true 10%er by jay smith El Reno, Okla. old lady incident - 2011-06-28 He had a voice and he had something to say. 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