Dalton McCray Andrews Sr.

Mr. Andrews retired from the US Army after 23 years with service in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point with 22 years of service. He valued his family and loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the New Bern and Havelock VFW and avid golfer until the age of 92. Mr. Andrews worked in his community as a baseball coach, Cub Master of Troop 67, Neuse River Basin Commander, New Bern VFW Commander, VFW steak cook and life member of the VFW, DAV and NRA.

Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Vera Moore Andrews; and Vicki Price Andrews and his son John Judson Andrews. He is survived by his three sons, Dalton McCray Andrews Jr., of Charleston, SC, David Paul Andrews of Charlotte, NC, and Joseph O’Neil Andrews of New Bern, NC; two daughters, Sandra Lee Andrews of Killeen, TX, and Debra Andrews Lancaster of New Bern, NC, twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier “Baby”.

Funeral services will be Sunday, November 10th with visitation at 2 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home and services at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be at New Bern Memorial Cemetery following the service with the Rev. Alan Woodard officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter on Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.

Arrangements made by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.