Eric Neil Dalton

Eric Neil Dalton, 67, passed away December 30, 2014. The beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many was an Arlington native born February 13, 1947. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at First United Methodist Church, Arlington.

Eric was a registered Landscape Architect and practiced in Arlington since 1974. His many landscape design projects can be found in Arlington and surrounding metroplex cities. In addition, Eric worked with his father, Howard Dalton, constructing pre-engineered metal buildings. Following Howard’s death, he continued the construction business along with the landscape design business.

Eric graduated from Arlington High School in 1965 and was a proud member of the Colt Marching Band and Stage Band. He attended Arlington State College (UTA) and graduated from Texas A & M University. While at A & M, he worked for the University Landscape Architect and was involved in the design of various campus projects.

Civic activities included prior membership in the Arlington Rotary Club, North Arlington Rotary Club and long-time service on the City of Arlington Zoning Board of Adjustment. He was a member of Arlington’s First United Methodist Church and had served on the Board of Trustees, Administrative Board, and various committees.

Eric loved music. He played the piano and drums and especially enjoyed jazz performances whether live or recorded.

He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Virginia Dalton.

Eric is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Betty Love Dalton. He is also survived by son Jeff, his wife Melissa and their children Liam, Lucas, and Layla; son Todd and his children Dylan and Max, and their mother Brooke.

Although challenged with multiple health issues the past fifteen years, he continued to work and be involved in family, church, and social activities. Those around him were always treated with a smile and a positive outlook.

The family requests donations to Arlington’s First United Methodist Church and the American Diabetes Association.