Ralph Dalton, age 87 of Alto, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his residence.
Born in Homer, Georgia on October 17, 1931, he was a son of the late John Odis and Mary Payne Dalton. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Dalton retired from Ethicon after many years of service. He was a member of Line Baptist Church where he was a deacon, former Sunday school superintendent, church trustee and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Dalton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed cattle farming, gardening and dogs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Vance Dalton, Bradford “Buddy” Dalton, Nelson Dalton; sister, Edith Wade.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Bobbie Brown Dalton; son and daughter-in-law, Freddie & Nancy Dalton of Carnesville; grandchildren and spouses, Thomas & Kami Dalton of Carnesville and Dr. Jennifer & Andrew McLean of Northern Ireland; great grandchildren, Wade Dalton and Stella Dalton; brother, Rueben Dalton of Homer; sister, Eleanor English of Homer; sister-in-law, Betty Caudell of Baldwin; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Line Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth McEntire and Rev. Duane Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-8 pm on Tuesday.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Line Cemetery Fund, In care of Johnny Poole, 594 Spring Road, Baldwin, GA 30511.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
