He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Johnny and Daisy Dalton; his sisters: Bessie Lou, Helen and Rosie, his brothers: Charlie, Jessie "Buster," and Albert; his first wife, Velma Sue Dalton and his second wife, Evelyn Faye Dalton.
He is survived by his sisters: Martha and Nola and his children: Patricia Sue Trent (David) of Hixson, Tennessee; Billy Joe Dalton (Susan) of Maryville, Tennessee; Mary Rocchinia Wright (Clifton) of Harrison, Tennessee; and Gary Wayne Dalton (Becky) of Harrison, Tennessee. He is also survived by his grandchildren: David Lee Trent, Jr., Ricky Trent, Casey Blankenship, Gary Dalton, Melissa Mahon, Cyndi Smith, Ranea Uncapher, Sam Wright, Nicole Lane and Matthew Stout and many great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His love for his family was his greatest accomplishment. Joe was employed at Lookout Mountain Tomato and Banana Company and retired after 42 years of employment. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and camping.
Funeral services will be held at the North Chapel of the Chattanooga Funeral Home, 4501 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343 on Monday, August 28th with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 1:00 pm. The burial will be held immediately after the funeral at Chattanooga Memorial Park located at 501 Memorial Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com