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Joel Dalton Obituary

Dalton Joel C. Dalton, age 56, passed away at home December 24, 2014. He was born February 3, 1958 to the late Alva and Eloise Dalton of W. VA. Joel was employed at YRC for 28 years and a member of the teamster local #413 for over 35 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors and sharing those times with family and friends. Preceded in death by sister Gail and brother Alva. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Brenda; sons, Joel Jr. (Patty) Dalton and Richard (Brandy) Dalton; daughter, Amanda (Jeremy) Norman; 13 grandchildren, and four brought to us through marriage; one great grandson; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Friends may call OR WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL, 1346 South High Street, visitation Sunday 2-5 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Hamn officiating for a long time friend. Interment Fernwood Cemetery, family wishes to thank Mt. Carmel Hospice and Zangmeister Center caregivers for all their love and attention.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2014.

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Jim Farmer

January 8, 2015

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

December 30, 2014

R.I.P.

BILL ERVIN

December 30, 2014

GOOD GUY!

December 28, 2014

I am truly sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the grief that you must be feeling at this time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family in your time of need. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. RM, Cleveland

Connie McMannis

December 28, 2014

Brenda I am so sorry for your loss Joel will be missed by a lot of people!

Heather Cashwell

December 27, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss !! I'm sending lot's of love big hugs and prayers your way !!! I hope you all can find some kind of peace through this rough time !!!

Theresa Dalton-Adkins

December 27, 2014

I will miss you very much Joel. You have always been one of my favorite cousins and the world will not be the same without you. Rest in peace and have happy times with your mom and dad.

Sending love, prayers and hugs to Brenda, Joel, Richard and Amanda

Mae and Joey Sullivan

December 27, 2014

My heart go's out to the whole family ,I'm so sorry for your lost he was a great man.you all will be in my thoughts and prayers God bless you all .

Gloria Ake

December 27, 2014

May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time..

Rose Knott

December 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, I went to high school with Joel and remember him being a very caring person, God bless

December 26, 2014

The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our group of South High School graduates is diminished by his passing.

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