Dalton, Michael C.

Michael C. Dalton 59, of Byhalia, MS, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 17, 2017, with his wife Renee by his side.

Mike was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mike truly loved his daily walk with Jesus Christ and worshiping at Immanuel Baptist Church along with his pastor and wife, Stan and Iva May and church members. Mike was employed as an Operations Manager at the Power Transformer Division of Mitsubishi Electric in Memphis, TN. Mike enjoyed working with his colleagues and friends at Mitsubishi. Mike was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Mike was devoted to his loving family and relished his family time. Mike especially enjoyed his role as “granddad” to Gabe. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed wood working and along with Renee was an avid fan of Duke basketball.

Mike was born in Peterstown, WV, and was proceeded in death by his parents, Claude and Ruth Dalton. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Renee M. Dalton; his three sons, Steven Dalton of Fredrick, MD, Timothy Dalton of Byhalia, MS, and Matthew Dalton and wife Amy of Manhattan, KS; one daughter, Lauren of Byhalia, MS; one sister Debra L. Dalton of Peterstown, WV; and two special grandchildren, Gabriel Dalton and Cody Johnson.

Graveside services and burial will be held at Peterstown Cemetery in Rich Creek, VA, at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Online guest book can be signed and condolences may be sent to the Dalton family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.