Bob L. Dalton

Bob L. Dalton, 74, of Mt. Vernon passed away June 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.  He was born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Hyden, Ky. to Hardy Dalton and Mary (Woods) Dalton.  He was a United States Navy veteran, and retired from O&F Machine in Joplin. Dalton married Janet (McDaniel) Dalton on April 3, 1976 in Oronogo and she survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, April (Jerry) Bland of Duenweg; brothers, Bill (Nita) Dalton of Carterville, Dave (Hilary) Dalton of Webb City, Lester Dalton of Webb City and John Dalton of Greenfield; sisters, Betty Wingo and significant other Gene Bastings of Neosho, Linda Dalton and fiancé Steve Feurt of Joplin and three grandchildren. A graveside service was held June 10, 2021 at Carterville Cemetery with full military rites. Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.