John Brooks Walton, renowned Tulsa architect, historian, author, public speaker, artist, collector and so much more peacefully passed on October 22, 2016. He was 87 years old. John Brooks Walton was born in Kaw City, Oklahoma, on April 28, 1929, to Ray Earl Walton and Mattie Brooks Walton. Raised in Ponca City, Walton graduated with a degree in Architecture from Oklahoma AM (O.S.U.) in 1953. He and his wife, Margaret Stanley Walton, were married that same year and relocated to Tulsa in 1954, where John started his apprenticeship and 60-year private practice as an architect. In 1970, Walton began purchasing and restoring homes primarily in the historic Maple Ridge District in Tulsa. Included were the James Gillette and the W. G. Skelly mansions which he had listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Walton family would live in the Skelly mansion for seventeen years. In 1990, Walton was listed in SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE as one of twenty-five southern architects recognized for their work in historic preservation. In 1995, he and Margaret relocated to Swan Lake and would present the Lake with a bronze statue called ENCHANTMENT. Located at the east end of Swan Lake, it was originally one of several bronzes that encircled a fountain at the 1934 Chicago Worlds Fair. Following his retirement as an active architect, Walton began to write and eventually wrote and published fourteen books on historic homes and architects. In 2006, he was given a grant by the Oklahoma Centennial Commission to write a book for the 2007 State Centennial on the artwork of Tulsa. In the 2003, a long-time Tulsa friend and artist, Ruthie Armstrong, encouraged Walton to expand his artistic talents from his short time in ceramics to acrylic paints. His many compositions, developed from his own personal style, have been popular with local and national experts. Walton was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Wauhillau Outing Club, American Institute of Architects, Sons of the American Revolution, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and many other fondly held organizations. John Brooks Walton was not only known for his architecture and many artistic talents. He will be missed most for his enormous generosity, hearty sense of dry humor and lifelong dedication to his family, friends and the city of Tulsa. John Brooks Walton is preceded in death by one son, Brooks Walton and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, their 5 children, Ann, Stan, Jane, Sue, Jean, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A funeral service and celebration for Waltons time on earth will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 29 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S Cincinnati. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Tulsa Iron Gate, 501 S Cincinnati. Service: 10/29/2016 00:00 1:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Tulsa, Oklahoma