Honey Grove, Texas -- On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Samuel Christopher Dalton, loving husband and father of two children peacefully passed away at the age of 71.  Sam was born on December 30, 1949, son of Marcus Lafayette and Jessie Kathryn Dalton, in Dallas, Texas where he was raised.  He graduated from Highland Park High School and he later received a bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.

Sam met his devoted wife, Judy Dalton, in junior high and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year in 2020.  Sam was a kind, gentle, compassionate spirit, and one of the hardest working men you would ever meet.  Every person he ever met or knew became a friend.  He loved to talk and make people smile and laugh.  He was a lover of animals and nature.  His dogs brought him so much joy.  They were his buddies and worked the farm right by his side every day.  He loved his cows, too, and he was one of the best caretakers of cattle in the county.  He also loved to watch his birds and squirrels eat from the feeders while sitting on his porch.

Sam was preceded in death by his father, Duke and mother, Jessie.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Dalton and his two children, Sandy and CJ, Grandchildren Mattie, Duke and Jackson.  He also had two brothers, David and Billy and a Sister Lucinda, with many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at Selfs Church of Christ located at 200 County Road 2730 (corner of Hwy100 and CR 2730, Honey Grove, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite local animal rescue or shelter.

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