Wilbur E. Valot, age 94 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on June 16, 2024 one day prior to his 95th birthday. He was born on June 17, 1929 in Newton Falls, OH the son of the late Eli Valot and Mabel (Jones) Valot. Wilbur has lived in Newton Falls all of his life and is the 3rd generation to grow up on the family farm.  He graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1947.  After high school he served in the US Army as an instructor at Fort Gordon in Georgia. Wilbur married the love of his life, Jeannette M. Bailey on May 25, 1952 and they enjoyed the past 72 years of marriage together. He worked as a tractor mechanic/driver at Thomas Steel Strip Corp. in Warren for 44 years retiring in 1991.   Wilbur enjoyed farming, hunting, woodworking, auctions and traveling with their camper.  He loved tinkering and fixing just about anything, including chain saws, lawn mowers and farm tractors. He built their home on the family farm 67 years ago doing most all the construction work himself.  He enjoyed mowing grass and was able to mow several times this spring. He was a very strong man both physically and in determination. In his later years Wilbur loved sitting on his outdoor patio enjoying the flowers, birds and the beauty of the fields, crops and trees. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others and loved visiting with family, friends and neighbors. Wilbur is preceded in death by his parents, brother Delmas (Grace) Valot, sisters Evelyn (Robert) Myers and Audrey (Lester) Handwork and daughter-in-law Sharon Valot.

He is survived by his wife Jeannette (Jean) Valot of Newton Falls, sons Kenneth Valot of Newton Falls and Kevin (Sally) Valot of Diamond, OH, and daughter Kathleen (Ron) Dydell of Newton Falls, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Per Wilbur's wishes there will be a graveside service for immediate family at the Palmyra West Cemetery in Diamond. He will be laid to rest following the service. A celebration of Wilbur's life will be held at a later date.  The family has requested that all donations please be made to the First Baptist Church, 2640 South Canal St., Newton Falls, OH 44444 in his name or Southern Care Hospice Ser., 970 Windham Ct. #9, Youngstown, OH 44512.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Country Club Rehabilitation Center and Southern Care Hospice who compassionately cared for Wilbur in his final weeks of life.

Wilbur often times told family and friends, "My life was a good ride".

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444. 330-872-5440 Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeic.com