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James Dalton Obituary
James David Dalton, age 77, of Hillsville, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 due to cancer. Mr. Dalton was born in Carroll County on September 16, 1942 to the late John and Gladys Nester of Radford, VA.
James played football in 1960 at Hillsville High School under head coach Tommy Thompson. Over the years, James won many trophies for coon hunting. In his later years, he continued to enjoy turkey hunting and tending to his garden.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Dawson Dalton. They had been married for 57 years. He is also survived by his three daughters, Renee Dalton Crockett, Gina Dalton Gillespie and son-in-law, Earl, and Deborah Dalton Bullen and son-in-law, Marcus; grandchildren, Michael Crockett, Chelsey Fleming, and Caden James Bullen; and great-granddaughter, Aspyn Crockett.
A private family graveside service was held on Thursday June 23, 2020 at Branscome Cemetery in Dugspur with Pastor Russell Vass of Cana Baptist Church officiating.
A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Sherri Williams
July 25, 2020
Deborah and Marcus
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Tammy Haynes
July 25, 2020
Tyrone and Tammy would like to over our sincere condolences to Carol and the family. We just found out that James had passed away. We will be praying for God grace to comfront you at this time. We love y’all. If there is anything we can do for you please don’t hesitate to ask.
July 25, 2020
Deborah and Marcus,
So sorry for your loss. Will miss sharing tomato plants with him.
Alice and Ryland
Beth Graham
July 24, 2020
James was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He would often be found puttering around in his garage working on his cars and fixing whatever needed fixing or listening to the race on Sundays. You knew when you passed by his garage or home if you knew him that arm would go up with a big wave and a smile on his face. James was usually carrying around some funny crazy tale to tell you when you ran into him. He made me laugh. He was a genuine person who really cared about his family and would go to great lengths to help them any way he possibly could. He loved his family and was a true friend that you could depend on in any situation. He was a true man of God in his kind, generous, and caring attitude to others. His life was a testimony of a life well lived serving others first and putting himself second. Good man. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Barry ,Donna , Tammy and Joel Armentrout
July 24, 2020
Deborah and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in our prayers for strength and peace in your hearts at this time.
Teresa Mayes
July 24, 2020
So very sorry for your loss prayers going up
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