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Obituary For Cletus "Chip" Dalton
On Monday, March 10, 2025, Cletus “Chip” Dalton 58, of Swanhaven Dr., N. Chesterfield, VA transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal life at Henrico Doctors Forest Hospital, Richmond, VA. He was born in Eden, NC on December 17, 1966, the son of Katy Martin Dalton and the late George Washington Dalton, Jr.
In addition to his father, Cletus was preceded in death by one brother, Garry Sheldon Dalton.
Cletus was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1985. After graduating from high school, Cletus attended St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, VA where he was a member of the Marching Band and Men's Basketball Team from 1985 to 1990. He attended the Mosque 24, Richmond, VA. He retired from the Richmond Times Dispatch after many years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory includes his mother, Katy Martin Dalton of Martinsville, VA; three sons, Christian Anderson of N. Chesterfield, VA, Nicholas Anderson and Dorian Anderson both of Madison, NC; one grandson, Cameron Anderson of N. Chesterfield, VA; two sisters, Robin Dalton of N. Chesterfield, VA and Shalita S. Armstrong (Joe) of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Dalton (Jackie) of Martinsville, VA; longtime partner, Lawanna Anderson of Madison, NC; nephews, Triston Armstrong and BJ Dalton; nieces, Aysha Robles, Jalaya Armstrong, Kaitlyn Dalton and Princess Dalton; and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Reverend Terry Norman, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Jackie Dalton, 2186 Clearview Dr., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Michael Tarpley sent The Peace Lily for Cletus "Chip" Dalton - March 14, 2025
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Rest in Peace Chip! Prayers for your family during this difficult time. You will be missed, I enjoyed your posts online and your wisdom for life. RIP
My brothers and I grew up with the Dalton boys over on carver Rd and Providence ln Great memories of the Dalton family Much love and sympathy to all of you 🙏🙏 ❤️❤️
I remember Chip from being on the "Back Street" (5th street) on West End. Whenever Gary and Bobby would harass Robin and I, he would always take up for us. He always had a Big smile and a gentle spirit. My family and I are praying for peace for the Dalton family. KiKi Walton Martin
Chip you will be missed! Rest well!
It saddens me deeply that you have been called home to be God. We are comforted that you no longer have to endure. You fought a good fight cousin. Rest In Peace until we all meet again.
To the Dalton Family Thank you for sharing Chip with us. It has been a pleasure being his guardian Mom (god) and Poppa Rick and 2 extra brothers, Keven, and Markcus.
My Deepest Condolences to the Family. R.I.P. Chip...
Family you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Rest in paradise bro !!!love ya
Since little league basketball, my memories of Chip have always included laughter. By the time we got to high school, you were my best friend. You had jokes every day, not one or two but many jokes daily, with the ability to make people laugh and smile. You had many gifts: a gifted basketball player and musician, but most of all a great friend. To the Dalton family, may God's grace bring strength, comfort, and healing on this time of sorrow.
To the Dalton Family❤️🕊️ Great Thoughts with Love & Prayers for Everyone. Donald and Brenda Kirby
It's really hard to believe Chip you're gone, one minute we were texting, then cheering you on to walking to next you transitioned. Going to miss you on fb but not forgotten. Katie I love you unconditional sending you hugs and I pray your strength during this difficult time. ❤️
Chip you will be greatly missed my brother. He's kindness and spirit will always be remembered. My prayers and condolences to the Dalton family! RIP Bro.
Chip was the nicest person I have ever known. His energy was contagious and anyone hanging around him felt it. I don't think I ever seen him angry or upset-he was always "Chipper"..:) I'm going to miss my teammate and friend. Rest in eternal peace Cletus!!!!
My memory is the first time I met Chip. His kindness was so amazing. I couldn't believe that a person which age was so polite. When my husband and I spoke with Chip Sunday night it brought back the memory of when I first met him. Another memory of Chip was when he purchased a copy of my book, and he strongly suggested that others should do so as well. I laughed when I read his suggestion. Chip we will always love you and you will forever live in our hearts.
RIP Chip. Eric Hairston, Hampton, VA
Cousin Chip, it is really hard to believe that you are gone. I will always remember and cherish the good times, the laughter, along with the phone conversations and text messages and I will especially remember our last conversations days before your transitioning. I will continue to call and check on your mom. Rest in Jesus until we meet again.
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My condolences to the family during this difficult time. I will always remember and cherish Chip's infectious smile and humor when I first met him at SPC. May God keep and comfort the family.
It was my pleasure my friend to have shared a season with you. Just rest for now my brother we will meet again one day, love you bro!👑
Chip is my fishing buddy, when ever he came home if possible we would go fishing,if we could not we would go to either the deep blue sea ans get take out orders,when they were open or we would go to CAPTIANS TOMS to the same table we would always sit and talk about anything and everything mainly places to go fishing, even though I'm much older then Chip he knew he could talk to me about anything and i him and he could also talk to my wife whom he called Momz's we loved him as if he was one of our son's. We had just spoke to him on Monday night he told us that he and his mother were moving back home to martinsville, and that he loved us.THAT WAS THE L AST THING HE SAID TO US.
My brother you're Missed already , My condolences to the family because where never ready. Chip keep a Eye on Us ❤️🙏🙌
all three of my angles🥺, my uncle chip was always there for me no matter what, ima miss everything we used to do when i came down there , me & uncle chip stayed out😭 i love you unc get your rest😓🤍
this is so hard uncle chip, i love you forever & always💔
Man this one hurt. Imma miss you uncle Chip. Thank you for being there for me for the past 14 years and being the best uncle ever! I just know you and uncle Garry balling in heaven. Just know imma make you proud. Sleep in heaven❤️🕊️ .
Rip to my brother Chip I'm really gonna miss you Bro. Take your rest you definitely fought a good Fight Bro
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