SKCS Jack D. Dalton (USN Ret.)
Williamston, SC
Jack Douglas Dalton, 85, of Williamston, husband of the late Sue Jennings Dalton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Earl Russell Dalton and Bertha King Dalton.
Mr. Dalton was retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of dedicated service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following retirement from the Navy, he gained employment with the US Postal Service in Williamston where he once again retired. He was a faithful member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Williamston and the Pastor's Sunday School Class. Mr. Dalton was a humble man who enjoyed helping people of all aspects of life. He was a volunteer with Hospice of the Upstate and each time when asked "How are you Mr. Dalton" he would reply, "Outstandingly Well".
Surviving are his children, Harry Lee Dalton (Tammy) of Williamston, Leslie Karen Dalton Marshall of Belton and William Glen Dalton (Sherri) of Williamston; grandchildren, Monica Haley, Benjamin Dalton, Jack Dalton, Brad Dalton, Wesley Marshall, Brandon Marshall and Allen Marshall; seventeen great grandchildren; and a brother, Ronnie Dalton of Williamston.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Jeffery Scot Dalton; sisters, Nancy Robinson and Ruth Robinson; and brothers, Clyde, Earl Jr, Dennis and Harry Dalton.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 31, 2019 at Big Creek Baptist Church, 820 S. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697 with burial to follow in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, in Easley, with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Creek Baptist Church, 820 S. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC 29697 or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
The family will be at their respective homes.
Condolences may be expressed online by visiting RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.