James Calvin Dalton, 81

James Calvin Dalton, 81 of Hendersonville died Tuesday December 16, 2014 at Pardee Hospital. A life long resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Porter and Rebecca Laughter Dalton. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. In addition to being a U.S. Army veteran, he was also a lifelong apple grower. He was a life time member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara Whitaker Dalton, two sons James Gregory Dalton and Matthew Raiford Dalton, one daughter Dianne Dalton Wells all of Henderson County, six grandchildren, Amberlee Dalton, Daniel Dalton, Audrey Wells, Colby Wells, Nicolas Dalton and Emilia Dalton, and four sisters.
A funeral service will be held Friday December 19, 2014 at 3pm at Fruitland Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Smith officiating, burial will follow the service at Fruitland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ; Fruitland Baptist Church Building Fund: 150 College St, Hendersonville, NC 28792.