Hurt……..Melvin Harris Dalton, age 89 of Hurt died Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence.

Born May 11, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Giles Hurt Dalton and Carrie Keesee Dalton.  Mr. Dalton was also predeceased by two brothers, Wallace Dalton and Carlton Dalton; and one sister, Dot Bailey.  Mr. Dalton was the owner/operator of Motley Auto Repair and was an Army veteran.  He farmed and enjoyed working on tractors and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Martha Adams Dalton of the residence; two sons, Michael A. Dalton of Gaston, SC and Mark D. Dalton and wife, Kimberly L. of Hurt; two brothers, Donald Dalton and wife, Jean of Bedford and Silas Dalton and wife, Margie of Lynch Station; and two sisters, Sylvia Dalton of Gretna and Pat Atkinson and husband, Billy of Gretna.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Elder Raymond Goad and Rev. R.G. Rowland.  Burial will follow in Weatherford Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.