Milton Lee Dalton, age 80, of Homer, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018, following an extended illness.
Mr. Dalton was born on November 12, 1937, in Baldwin, Georgia, to the late Tom and Willette Dalton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Morris Dalton and daughter, Marie Sheridan. Milton was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve and a member of the American Legion. He was Probate Judge for Banks County for 24 years and County Commissioner for 4 years. Mr. Dalton was also a Banks County Deputy and member of Hollingsworth Fire Department. He was also associated with Whitfield Funeral Homes for a number of years. Mr. Dalton attended Homer Baptist Church. Milton was loved and respected by all.
Survivors include his wife, Melva L. Dalton of Homer; stepdaughter, Candace Woodall Long of Homer; son, Perry L. Dalton of Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Vicki Dalton of Alto; stepsons and spouses, Rickey and Kathy Sheridan of Alto and Tal and Lynn Martin of Homer; grandchildren: Drew Dalton, Cole Dalton, and Kelan Dalton; step-grandchildren: Brooke Arrowood, Michael Queen, Chase Martin, Summer Martin, and Tripp Martin; and step-great-grandchildren, Kaelyn Martin and Maeley Grace Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Homer Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Crabbe officiating. Interment will follow in Banks County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Phillip Yarber officiating. Military honors will be provided by Banks County American Legion.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 pm on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.
