Marvin Dalton

Marvin Dalton passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.  A visitation will be held Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home and a honorary service by Pastor Joe Finfrock at 7:00 p.m.  and a Rosary and vigil will follow led by Father Eugene of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Funeral mass will be held Monday, May 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. 

Marvin Dalton was born on September 25, 1928, in Graham, Texas to the late Robert Samuel  and Bertha Mae Dalton. There are so many ways of honoring the character of Marvin Dalton.  He was a man who was loved by all and set the bar high on how to love and cherish one's  family.  His legacy will remain throughout generations.  

He was devoted not only to his family, but his country.  He spent 20 years in the army serving his country, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. 

Marvin was survived by his loving wife Joann Dalton of 59 years, also his daughters, Debbie Shifflett, Vickie Newell, Anna Fellows, husband Alan Fellows, Rena Fore, husband David Fore, all of Graham, and niece Linda Graham of Phoenix AZ, sister, Margaret Boldt of Irving. 

Marvin is also survived by his nine grandsons and one granddaughter.  James Shifflett, wife Marrissa , Terry Jr Shifflett, wife Anna, Jason Fellows, fiance Adora Evans, Scott Newell, wife Carla, Greg Newell, wife Jean Marie, Adrian Fellows, wife Angela, Robert Fore, wife Leslie, Michael Fellows, wife Daniella, Brian Fore, wife Julie, and Abby Fore. And 15 Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved Son-in-Law Terry Ray Shifflett.

The family request that memorials be made to the Rathgerber House of Wichita Falls, Tx.