Rob WaltonFamily

Rob Walton Family

Reviewed by the editorial team · Updated 10 Nov 2026 · Last verified 4 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

Quick answer

Rob Walton is the eldest child of Sam and Helen Walton. He is married to Melani Walton and has three children 1 2.

Full nameSamuel Robson Walton

Born27 Oct 1944, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Age82

NationalityUnited States

EducationUniversity of Arkansas

Known forWalmart, Denver Broncos

ResidenceBentonville, Arkansas, United States

Parents and siblings

His father, Sam Walton, founded Walmart in 1962; his mother, Helen, was a philanthropist. His siblings are John (died 2005), Jim and Alice Walton 2.

Illustrative 1960s Arkansas variety store with household goods in its display windows

Sam WaltonFather; Walmart founder

Greg PennerSon-in-law; Walmart chairman

Wife and children

He is married to Melani Lowman-Walton. He has three children; his daughter Carrie is married to Greg Penner, Walmart's chairman and controlling owner of the Denver Broncos 1 2.

Illustrative family living room with three closed photo albums on a coffee table

Frequently asked questions

John (died 2005), Jim and Alice Walton.

Yes. Greg Penner is his son-in-law, married to his daughter Carrie.

Sources✓ Verified 4 Nov 2026

1 Forbes, Rob Walton & family profile (real-time net worth), 28 Oct 2026 2 Wikipedia, Rob Walton, accessed 4 Nov 2026 Report a correction