Raymond Dalton

Raymond Dalton, 88 of Mountainview Road, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the home of his daughter Susan, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Morgantown, son of Johnathan and Edith Hart Dalton, on May 2, 1931. Raymond was a simple man with simple needs. One of his favorite things to enjoy were buckwheat cakes made by his wife, Garnet.

Raymond's work ethic was strong from an early age, where he tended the fire of the one-room schoolhouse on the Mountainview School Road. Raymond was a veteran of the US Army where he served as an MP. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and started his lumber business, US Lumber Company. He continued as owner-operator until his retirement in 2003.

He is survived by his three daughters and their husbands, Deborah & Darrell Dalton, Susan & Donald "Pork" Hilling, and Lisa & James Hilling; four grandchildren Justin Dalton, Tad Dalton, Dalton Hilling & Lexi Hilling; two sisters Audrey "Sis" McMillen & Laurie Lewis all of Morgantown.

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife Garnet Summers Dalton & grandson Aaron Hilling.

Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 13 from 4-8pm and again on Wednesday from 2 pm until time of services at 3 pm. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Westover VFW Post 9916 and the WVANG, Camp Dawson.