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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026