Alton John Riklon, age 48, passed away Sunday, May 18 2025 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands on July 12, 1976 to late former Rongelap Senator Johnsay A. Riklon and Roselyn Bilimon Riklon. Alton was a quiet soul. He was an artist who enjoyed drawing and painting on his spare time.  According to his teammates,  Alton a Pacific Olympic wrestler who took down men over seven feet tall. He was also a beloved and honored Maanje, oldest child in the Marshallese culture. Alton was a proud father who never stopped loving his daughters.

He is survived by his mother Roselyn Bilimon Riklon; two sisters Joeleen Anko and her husband Al and Albina Riklon; brother Johnsay A. Riklon, Jr.; two adopted daughters, Dormina and Almine Riklon; nephew Kamolol GT Anko; along with a host of extended family who loved him.

Funeral will be 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas. Visitation will begin 9:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service.