John Franklin Dalton

1975 - 2014

John Franklin Dalton obituary, 1975-2014

John Franklin Dalton

1975 - 2014

BORN

1975

DIED

2014

John Dalton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2014.
Frankie Dalton, age 38, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Born September 9, 1975, in Martinsville, he was a son of the late Nathan Earl Dalton, Sr. and Brenda Cartee Dalton.

Frankie was a truck driver for Aquatic Bathware for 9 years where he received a 5 year Safe Driving Award, two additional awards for safety, and had driven just short of 1,000,000 miles with no accidents. He loved fishing, hunting, playing golf, and was an avid Facebook publisher. Frankie was an active parent and supporter of all youth sports in Henry County that his children participated in. His sons are players on the Henry County Stix travel baseball team. He actively participated, cheered and traveled with the team as their biggest fan.

Surviving are his wife, Tonia Akers Dalton, daughter, Brooklynn Nicole Dalton, sons, Jordan Riley Akers and Tyler Rae Akers, all of the home. Also surviving are his aunt, Joann Cartee Higgins of Martinsville, who raised him from an early age, his cousin, Jimmy Higgins, his brother, Nathan Earl Dalton, Jr., his wife Rebecca, and nephews, Codi, Tyler and Kellan Dalton, all of Moyock, NC.

The funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Ridgeway Church of God with Pastor Richard Dunn and Pastor Kenny Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville. All are invited to celebrate Frankie's life as the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 P.M. at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett.

Online condolences may be made at: www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com.

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Carla Stein

March 5, 2014

R.I.P FRANKIE, U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

March 4, 2014

So sad to read of Frankie's passing. He was such a sweet guy to teach. I can still see the twinkle in his eyes as he first held his trumpet! May God wrap you in his loving embrace.
Bennie Joyce (McGinnis) Marshall

Ryan, Jamie, Paige, & Payton Snyder

March 1, 2014

What an amazing photo slideshow! So so beautiful! Pictures tell a thousand words but these pictures tell a million! We never had the pleasure of meeting Bubba but there is no doubt from this viewing of his life that he was a fun, family-involved, dedicated husband and father. He was a hard worker who still made time for his family! We recently learned from Nate's family that Bubba was a man of God and was actively involved in the church. Awesome!That is a great blessing for everyone who knew him....to have comfort in knowing that the short temporary life he lived was just that, temporary, and that Bubba embraced the unseen, forever heaven! What an awesome role model and what a great legacy to leave with your sons & daughter. May the family find peace and comfort in the days ahead and may each of you also embrace the thought of heaven and the route to get there....so when that time comes for us we can all meet up again with Bubba!!! Somewhere behind all these tears and emotions God will show us the GOOD from this tremendous loss. Way to go Bubba for living what really matters!

spanke / pam williams

February 28, 2014

this man is one n a million! love life his wife is children his friends. Frankie you will be great missed here but heaven has gained another angel.. spanke

Leigh Isley

February 28, 2014

Such a great guy! He will be missed by many!

cherri hairston

February 27, 2014

Cathy and Vicki Cartee his beloved aunts sending out sympathy to you and your family in this most difficult time.May God comfort you in this most heartbreaking time..It rains on the just and the unjust. Cherri Davidson Hairston

Ann Rhinehart

February 27, 2014

Prayers to the whole Dalton family. God Bless you all. Rest in Peace Bubba!!!

Roger Deb Boyer

February 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss, you and your beautiful family is in our thought and prayers . We never got to meet you but always heard so many great things from your brother Nate. Roger and Deb Boyer (Sunbury Pa)

Tina Gauldin

February 27, 2014

He will be missed dearly! Baseball games and cheerleading will never be the same. He was our biggest fan. Lyl Frankie. RIP Frankie Dalton

Jeff and Becky Harris

February 27, 2014

Frankie will be greatly missed. We love and will be praying for family.

Debbie Wright

February 27, 2014

We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Frankie. He was such a sweet soul, he will be greatly missed. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers!! God Bless.

Jason Fuller

February 27, 2014

RIP Going to miss ya!! Praying for the family.

Kimberley Edwards

February 26, 2014

Frankie was a great man. I have known him since I was a little girl. He always had a smile on his face. It was never a dull moment around Frankie. He always knew what to say to make you smile. His memories will forever live in my heart. I send my love and prayers to the families. God bless to you all

James and Pam Trantham

February 26, 2014

We were deeply saddened to learn of Frankie's passing. He was truly a special person - a great sense of humor, genuine and sincere with a real appreciation for the small things in life. It was an honor to know him. RIP Frankie.
To Frankie's wife and children - you will be in our thoughts and prayers during the days and weeks ahead. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jackie Brim Waller

February 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your families loss and pray our Lords strength to carry you thru this.

Michelle Bowman Piscoya

February 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss, we will be in prayer for you Tonia and your the whole family. May God Bless and comfort you all during this time and always!

Robert Wilson

February 26, 2014

Back in Magna Vista High everyone enjoyed being around Frankie with his great personality and funny jokes. I will always remember Frankie. God bless Frankie's Family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Joyce

February 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Frankie's family.
May God comfort you during your loss and the days ahead.
He will be missed by all who knew him.

Teddy & Jann Hodges

February 26, 2014

Frankie was truly a wonderful person, he will be missed! You and your family will be in our prayers.

Christy (Townsend) Angeles

February 26, 2014

Although you are gone you will always live on in our hearts and memories..rest in peace my brother???

Cliff and Renee Turner

February 26, 2014

We are so sorry for your the families lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you all. We really loved Frankie. He was a loving and outgoing person. May God bring you all peace in this time of sorrow. If there is anything you need please let us know.

Aunt Kathy

February 26, 2014

Frankie was the nephew of Kathy Cartee who was his favorite aunt and confident. Vickie Cartee was his laughing partner, J.D. Cartee who he took under his wing at a very young age and loved like a son, Jay, his uncle who he always looked up to, and Frankie would always say how pretty Jays girls were and his uncle Dempsey who he could talk to about anything, and who he confided in on a daily basis most of all he will be missed by SWEETIE my beloved dog who would wait for Frankie to come in the driveway so she could love all over him. Nobody knew Frankie Dalton like the Cartee family because he was one of us , he was ours, and will always be ours no matter what....he died to soon but I know God only picks the best!!!!

Sharon Collins

February 26, 2014

Tonia, I've known Frankie for many years and there isn't enough I can say about him to you. He was an amazing person. I am so sorry for your and your children's loss. I'll be praying for you all.
Sharon Collins

Nate Dalton

February 25, 2014

Your time here with us was way to short, but you have touched so many people with your loving spirit. I will miss you dearly little brother..the conversations on the phone, soccer games,holidays and fishing. You were not just my little brother you are my best friend... words can't express the loss of you.. I will do my best like we promised each other to look out after the others family if anything ever happened to one of us... Well "rest in peace" cause I got this...tell mom and dad I love them and you finally will get to know daddy. Find us a good fishing spot on the other side we will have some catching up to do.. Rest in peace Frankie love Nate

Jane Barrow

February 25, 2014

Tonia, Praying for you and the children that God will wrap His arms around you and that you will know His presence during this time. Hugs! Jane

Dinky Adams

February 25, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonya Bryant

February 25, 2014

Praying for family and friends.

Jr and Brenda Fuller

February 25, 2014

Thinking of all of you!

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