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Jun 28, 2005 · Wal-Mart heir John T. Walton, who died in the crash of his experimental, ultralight aircraft, was remembered as a friendly man who threw his considerable financial support behind efforts...
Jun 29, 2005 · June 29, 2005. BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — John Walton, a billionaire who was the son of the founder of Wal-Mart Stores, died Monday when a small experimental plane he was piloting crashed shortly...
Jun 28, 2005 · LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Wal-Mart heir John T. Walton, who threw his considerable financial support behind efforts to educate low-income children, has died in the crash of a homemade,...
Jul 12, 2005 · John T. Walton, a billionaire who donated millions of dollars to provide new educational options for poor children, including private school vouchers, died June 27 in a plane crash in...
John Thomas Walton (October 8, 1946 – June 27, 2005) was an American war veteran and a son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He was also the chairman of True North Venture Partners, a venture capital firm. Walton cofounded the Children's Scholarship Fund, providing tuition scholarships for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 28, 2005 · Wal-Mart heir and philanthropist John T. Walton died Monday in Wyoming, when the experimental, ultra-light aircraft he was piloting crashed, the Associated Press reports.
Philanthropic Focus: K-12 Education. John Walton was a son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He used his multibillion-dollar inheritance to lead and champion some of the most effective educational reforms of the early 21st century. Born and raised in Arkansas, Walton grew up with two brothers and a sister. Their father owned a five-and-dime store.
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