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Lloyd Dalton Obituary

Lloyd Arlon Dalton Sr Lloyd Arlon Dalton Sr., 78, of Meadowlakes, Texas, returned to his Heavenly Home on October 4, 2012 after a battle with cancer. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1934 to Larry and Matha Dalton. He graduated from Austin High School in El Paso in 1954 and then went to work for Mountain Bell/Southwestern Bell where he had a distinguished career of 37 years. He also had a very successful career as a musician known as "Big Lloyd" and was a member of Texas Trailblazers, a band in El Paso that had its own weekly television show. He also performed on numerous country music stages with the likes of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Mel Tillis. In 2007, he gave up his career singing country music and began praising his Lord singing gospel music at nursing homes, churches, and prisons. He knew how blessed he was and in 2011 he performed and shared his testimony in more than 60 appearances. While cancer prevented him from playing publicly in 2012, it didn't prevent him from picking and grinning in front of friends and family up until his final days. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer; brothers, Larry and Aaron; and parents, Larry and Matha. He is survived by Polly, his wife of 53 years; three sons, Eddie and his wife GayAnn and family of Aurora, CO; Lloyd Jr. of Austin; and Kyle and wife Anne of Cedar Park. He also was blessed by six amazing grandchildren, Danielle, Noah, Ashley and Haylee Dalton and Michael and Jason Talley. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held , 3 PM, Monday, October 8, 2012 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78750. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seton Highland Lakes Hospice, Seton Highland Lakes Friends of Hospice, Highland Lakes United Methodist Church and Bethany United Methodist Church. To share memories of Lloyd, please visit www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd Dalton

23 Entries

Thomas & Libby Widgeon

January 31, 2018

Sorry For Your Loss!

July 20, 2014

This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts while singing praises to God asking him to let us never forget the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared experiencing a great talent. Hebrews 6:10.

October 15, 2012

Polly, Just heard about Lloyd. I was sorry to hear of his passing. The two of you were so kind when I needed someone and I never forgot. I will call Craig tonight with the news. My prayers are with you and the family.

Peggy Vivian

Kyle & Jill House

October 14, 2012

Polly and Family
Jill and I are so sorry for the loss of such a good friend of our family. We cannot express to you enough the joy we had every time we got together with you all. Lloyd's constant smile and humor layered on his musical talents always made for wonderful times. Your willingness to come to Oregon to attend our wedding and for him to sing at our rehearsal party is one of our most cherished family memories.

God Bless you all and thanks for sharing one of the great ones with us. I am sure the Good Lord is busy arranging for his latest Angel to keep up and look over all the souls he served while he walked with us.

Love to you all

Kyle & Jill

Floyd & Betty Hechler

October 12, 2012

Polly, we are sorry for the loss of Lloyd. May the Lord bring you peace and confort during this time of sorrow.

Floyd and Betty Hechler

Rick and Debbie Campbell

October 10, 2012

Polly
Lloyd was more than a boss to many of us,he always had a kind word. He always made you want to do a better job. He was more than a mentor and boss but a friend. I will always remember the song he wrote for my retirement party.Deb and I will remember you in our prayers. We love you.

Betty Saxon

October 10, 2012

Lloyd performed for Young at Heart at St. Thomas More two years in a row. The Seniors enjoyed him so much and we are sad to think he will not be with us again but he is in our hearts and prayers. Polly, please know you have our love and prayers during this trying time. God Bless, Young at Heart, St. Thomas More, Austin, Tx

Tooky Roberts

October 9, 2012

God welcomed home a beautiful and joyful voice as a member of His choir in Heaven!
God bless and be with his family. We will all miss him.

Josie Quinlan

October 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara Bengston

October 9, 2012

Polly and Family,

Lloyd was a wonderful caring and giving man who brightened the lives of all he met. He will be deeply missed, and I pray that God will comfort you in the difficult days ahead and bring you peace and understanding.

Sincerely,

Barbara Bengston

October 9, 2012

Pollly, children & grandchidren,

We are saddened to hear of Lloyd's untimely death. We will always remember him as a great person, a wonderful musician, and a good friend. We will pray for him and all of you.

Sincerely,

Jack & Judy Turner

David and Addice Hinchman

October 8, 2012

Although we did not get to visit with Lloyd and Polly often, the times we were with them will always be fond memories. Both were so very loving and gracious. Lloyd's broad smile and welcoming voice touched everyone who knew him. David and I were remembering Lloyd as our Sunday School teacher when we were all in an adults class at Grace Methodist Church in El Paso and how comforting they were to us when we endured the loss of our baby Ronnie when Jesus took him home to join His angel band. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bonnie Eddleton

October 8, 2012

Polly, so sorry to hear of your family's loss. My prayers are with you.

Wes and Linda Lott

October 8, 2012

Polly, Eddie, Bubba and Kyle,
We'll always remember Lloyd as a fun loving friend and a great musician. We enjoyed all of the times we visited in Waco. I especially remember a fishing trip Lloyd, his dad and I took to Toledo Bend looking for a "miracle" fish. Probably the most I'd laughed at the time in I can't remember when.
The times with Tommy and Ramona when Tommy and Lloyd named Linda "Leenda Honey" were also special. We think of that often and sometimes I refer to her as that.
Lloyd was a great guy and there will always be a special place in our heart for his many memories and the good times.
May God Bless each of you in a special way at this most difficult time in your lives.
James, Kenneth and Russell send their condolences as well.
Wes and Linda Lott

Fran & Jadie Freeman

October 7, 2012

Dear Polly & Family,
We were heartbroken to hear about the loss of your husband. Our prayer is that God would surround you & your entire family with His loving arms to give you peace & comfort. May He give you strength to face the difficult days ahead.

Doc Tidwell

October 7, 2012

Prayers are with Polly and the kids. I will miss you friend. You helped me in my life and were one of my favorite managers. I enjoyed our long talks. You always set a good example of what a person should be. Polly, mom sends her condolences. The kids still talk about the fun they had at the lake when they were little, and the time Lloyd spent with them. You will be missed.

October 7, 2012

Lloyd sang many times at Kingsland Community church and it was a joy to hear him. He will be singing in God's Heavenly choir. Polly, I am sorry for your loss. May
God comfort you, Love you, Evelyn Baker

joe buckland

October 7, 2012

Lloyd and i go back 50 plus years. he was a good man, a loyal co-worker and a
trusted friend. I am forever grateful to Lloyd and Polly for their assistance in my move to austin.
May God bless and keep you Polly and see you thru these difficult times.

Diane Whitworth Prater Dickerson

October 7, 2012

Wish I had had the privilege of meeting him. I have heard of him my entire life. He sounds like an amazing person.

October 7, 2012

Polly Just happened to be on the Austin paper and saw about Lloyd. It has been so long since we have visited. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Betsy Clement (Phares)

Dottie Stueckroth

October 7, 2012

What a nice article in the paper for such a wonderful man. He will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Hugs, Polly to you and your family.

Linda Owen Armstrong

October 7, 2012

He was a true friend of the Legion and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Dorothy Owen and Linda Owen Armstrong

October 7, 2012

I remember him for always wearing his patriotic shirt.enjoyed his singing at the Opry at the Uptown Theatre.my prayers and thoughts are with the family.

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