Singleton “Buddy” Arnold Dalton, age 72, of Hiddenite left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, March 10, 2018, after a brief illness at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC the son of the late Randolph & Erie Holden Dalton. Before retirement, Buddy worked for Bassett Furniture as an upholster for over 25 years. He attended Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and loved to go fishing. The greatest gift that he could have ever received was accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Buddy was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. He will truly be missed but will forever be in our hearts. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Damon Dalton; brothers Leroy and Frank Dalton; and sisters Jackie Johnson and Sherry Dalton.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 34 years Linda Fox Dalton of the home; son Justin Dalton; step-son Michael Looper; sisters Judy Ghantt and Carolyn Dalton both of Lincolnton; grandchildren Annie Looper and Colton & Cortlyn Dalton; along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. A memorial service to celebrate Buddy’s life will follow at 12:00 noon with the Rev. Mitch King and Rev. James Safrit officiating. Inurnment will be with the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Mission Fund at 116 Patterson Rd; Hiddenite, NC 28636 or to the Outstanding Medical Bill c/o Linda Dalton at 1705 Goble Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636.