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Obituary For Curtis Dennis Dalton

Curtis Dennis Dalton, 98, of Walnut Cove, NC died July 13, 2021. A public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Withers Chapel United Methodist Church, Walnut Cove, NC. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Dry Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.

Curtis, age 98, the third of eleven children, was born on December 1, 1922 in Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina to John William McKinley Dalton and Ethel Mae Hairston Dalton. He received his wings and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home in Walnut Cove where he was greeted by his parents and son, Raymond Welch, along with grandchildren, Letetra Dalton and Brandi Cooke as well as his siblings Lula Price, Ida Hairston, Roosevelt Dalton, Catherine Cole, Daisy Chandler, Shirley Duckins. Curtis grew up in Stokes County and was educated at the Walnut Cove Colored School. A dedicated provider, hard worker and devoted father. He worked at the family tobacco farm, in the coal mines in West Virginia, Washington Mills in Madison and retired from Southern Building Maintenance at the Duke Power Steam Plant on Belews Lake.

He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, time on the lake, classic American cars and a house full of grandchildren. Curtis leaves behind his beloved wife, Ida Welch Dalton, his 15 children and their spouses: Curtis McKinley Dalton, Gary Wayne Dalton (Lena), Glenda Dorthea Dalton White (Robert), Bernard Fulp (Peggy), Charles Welch (Marvena), Susan Welch Allen (Shawn), Theodore Welch, Lucy Dalton Barnes (Calvin), Tony Dalton, Timothy Dalton (Jessica), Jessie Dalton Roberts (Keith), Rebecca Blue (Ivory), Janet Dalton (Glenn), John Dalton, Donna Dalton. Siblings: Frank Dalton (Mary Pearl), Alice McNeil (Herman), Albert Dalton (Joann), Betty Ruth Jackson (Ronald), sister-in-law; Barbara Ann Welch, brother-in-law; Delbert Duckins along with 51 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren in addition to beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Guest Book

To my Beautiful Family, In times like these, we must trust in God and lean on the love of family and good friends. The Dalton Family has a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew Uncle Curt. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Love always, Birdie

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Susan and the family , God gave me a friend and a coworker in Curt Dalton. Hardest working man I've ever known. Strong and Humble. Great memories!! May God bless and comfort you all. Bernie Coone

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Sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our prayers. Allen and Phyllis Jackson

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I am sorry to hear of your father's death. I pray you have inner peace and a soon healed heart. God bless you. Virginia Fullen

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I am sorry to hear of your father's death. I pray you have inner peace and a soon healed heart. God bless you. Virginia Fullen

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Kenny,Wayne,Lena,Glenda,Robbie and the entire Dalton Family,I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the Lord be with you now and always.

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Forever in my heart. You took a piece of me when you departed your earthly home. I love you forever and I miss you already but I am going to be alright. Fly high pops!! Love your baby girl Donna D

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Forever in my heart. You took a piece of me when you departed your earthly home. I love you forever and I miss you already but I am going to be alright. Fly high pops!!

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Rest in Peace Uncle Curt. Tell my mom I said hello and that I miss her! Love, Jeniene

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To the family of Curtis Dennis Dalton, Your father has gone to a better place where there is no pain or sorrow. God has been good to you for preserving him in your lives to guide and teach you. May God Bless you and keep you in the days to come. We rejoice that he has joined his parents and siblings in heaven. With much love, Uncle Delbert Duckins (Toledo, OH)

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We are deeply sorrowed and saddened about our loss. May he rest in Heavenly peace, with loved ones who have gone on before him. He will be greatly missed. Our patriarch has been summoned home.

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Mama remembers you coming to her grandma Rhoda Martin's store. She is now 89 years old. Mary and Vivian Timlic, Durham North Carolina.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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