David Dalton

David Dalton obituary, Clovis, NM

David Dalton

David Dalton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Jul. 16, 2025.

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David Dalton, age 75, of Clovis, NM, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with his family by his side. Cremation will take place, and no service will be held at this time.
David was born in Commerce, TX to Jim Sam Dalton and Thelma Pearl Blundel on March 6, 1950.
Survivors include his wife; Valerie Dawn Dalton and his children; Melissa Gayle Baldwin (Tim), Shawn Davis Dalton, Thomas Jim Dalton, Rebecca Amber Boyles (Micheal), and stepson; Donavon Dewayne Daniel (Kristina), sister; Nelda Ruth Meyers and brother; Thomas Jim Dalton, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister; Donnie Sue Miller.
David was a long-haul driver and a cowboy at heart. A believer in Christ.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree or donate to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association, or Trucker's Final Mile Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David, please visit our floral store.

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1430 Thornton, Clovis, NM 88101

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