Albert Vernon Dalton

Albert "Vernon" Dalton, 83, of 103 Dalton Circle in Ridgeway, VA, passed away Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, October 11, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway.

Mr. Dalton was born September 30, 1929 in Laurel Fork, VA, son of the late John Bishop and Mittie Stanley Dalton. He was a retired tobacco and cattle farmer and also worked as a timber cutter.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Martin Dalton of the home; daughters, Rita D. Simpson and husband, Harless and Charlene D. Solomon and husband, Johnny, both of Ridgeway; four grandchildren, Denny Solomon, Kevin Solomon both of Ridgeway, Ashley Simpson of Havelock, NC and Amber Adkins of Ridgeway; five great-grandchildren; sister, Sadie D. Clark of Ridgeway; and brothers, Carlie Dalton and Paul Dalton of Ridgeway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Marvin, Ray, Glenn, Murray and Alvin Dalton.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 103 Dalton Circle in Ridgeway.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com