Russell Dalton

Russell Dalton, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2026. He was a charter member of McBride Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an ordained deacon.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rusty Dalton, Jr.; his parents, Jerry and Margaret Dalton; and several sisters and brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Dalton; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Michael Eldreth; and his precious grandkids that called him Daddy, Timmy Stringfield, Bella Harris, Khloe Lawson, and Remi Lawson; and sister, Shelia Bowen.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026 at McBride Missionary Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Alder and Rev. Gary Dalton officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at McBride Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family would like to thank U.T. Hospice, Holly, Callie, and Heidi, for their great help.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN