Creator’s relatives excited new owners are preserving Walton’s House Ian Price September 5, 2017 1 minute read (Gayle Harvey Real Estate Photo) Some family of Walton’s TV show creator Earl Hamner Jr. that live in Roanoke County are weighing in after his childhood home was purchased in an effort to keep it open to the public. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: US Attorney General announces end of “DACA” program for immigrantsNext: NTSB: no evidence police helicopter struck by animal, object Related Stories USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Ain’t Misbehavin’ – a musical revue – celebrates the life of jazz legend “Fats” Waller at Dumas Theatre Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Vinton teen dies following crash on I-81 Web Staff July 6, 2026