Arnold "Gene" Eugene Dalton

Arnold Eugene “Gene” Dalton, 88, of West Hill Community, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Rosewood Nursing Care Center. He was born October 27, 1937 in Grafton, son of the late Robert C. and Eunice M. Newman Dalton. Gene was preceded in death by his wife Matilda Jane Parsons Dalton, September 22, 2011.

Gene worked many years as a coal miner and also spent a great part of his life digging graves at Simpson Cemetery and others in the county. He took deep pride in the work he did and in the honor of serving families during their most meaningful moments. Gene was an easy-going, kindhearted man who was always willing to lend a helping hand and truly never met a stranger. His community was his family, and his family was his heart. Gene found joy and peace in worshipping alongside his friends and loved ones. He cherished strong family ties and treasured every moment spent together — whether celebrating life’s milestones or simply gathering to make memories. Those moments meant everything to him, and the love he shared will live on through all who were blessed to know him.

Gene is survived by four sons, Timmy Dalton (Treasa), Danie “Butch” Dalton (Karen), Kevin Dalton (Crystal), Gregory Dalton (Jennifer); eight grandchildren, Kim, Shawn, Natasha, Samantha, Christopher, Dustin, Jonathan, and Andy; five great grandchildren, Lilly, Madelyn, Landon, Myron, and Marlee; son in-law, Carl Miner; special friend, Cora Boyce; three brothers, Fenton Dalton (Erma), Richard Dalton (Judy), and Stanley Dalton (Pauline); several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gene was preceded in death by one, one daughter, Beverly Miner; one brother, Robert Dalton, Jr.; three grandchildren in infancy, Rachael, Brandon, and Zachary Dalton.

Family and friends will be received at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM and on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM the hour of the funeral with Pastor D J Maley officiating. Interment will follow at the West Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dalton family.

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