Conrad Richard Dalton

August 1, 1942 - December 21, 2020

Psalm 145:1-3

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

In loving memory of Conrad Richard Dalton, who passed away on the 21st of December 2020 peacefully in his home at age 78. His wife of 41 years, Bettie C. Dalton preceded him in death on the 16th of December 2016.

Psalm 145:4-7

One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty- and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works- and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

Mr. Dalton is survived by son, William, his wife Kaori Dalton of Georgia and grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Ryan. His daughter, Tamala, her husband Glenn Anderson of Japan, and grandchildren, Caleb, Sarah, Anastasia, Bettie-Ramona and Candace.

Psalm 145:8-9

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

He was born in Statesville, NC on the 1st of August 1942. Conrad was the son of the late Rodney and Inez Dalton. He was the last surviving child. His siblings in the order of their birth are the late Thellena Horne,Tommie Alexander, Rodney Dalton Jr., Donald Dalton and Robert "Bob" Dalton. Conrad is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws who he loved dearly.

Psalm 145:10-12

All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Conrad Dalton graduated from Morningside High School, Class of 1960, in Statesville, NC and then on to Shaw University in Raleigh, NC where he later enlisted in the United States Airforce. He worked as a security policeman during the Vietnam War.

Psalm 145:13

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. [The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.]

His true passion was photography, which he pursued professionally for over 40 years. Mr. Dalton retired from Hunt Mfg.Co. after 22 years of service as a managerial supervisor. He returned to security enforcement with Wackenhut and G4S Companies for over 15 years before truly retiring in 2018.

Psalm 145:14-16

The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

Conrad was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in January 1995 at Believer's Faith Center Church in Statesville, NC. where Conrad and Bettie served faithfully for over a decade.

Psalm 145:17-20

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

We want to thank our family, friends and community for the outpouring of love, care and concern during this time.

Shalom

Anyone wishing to sign the registry and leave thoughts of comfort for the family may do so at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, Monday, December 28, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

A private graveside service will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 5, 2020.

Online condolences may be left at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dalton family.