Paul Joseph Dalton, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV, said “Goodbye” down here Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, and said “Hello” in Glory.
He was born July 16, 1944, in Pruntytown, WV, a son of the late Russell Clinton and Genevieve Butcher Dalton.
He is survived by one brother, Richard “Rick” Dalton and wife Jennifer of Buckhannon; two sisters, Naomi Coakley of Buckhannon and Karen Mayle of Philippi, WV; several nieces and nephews; a very special cousin, Charlotte McCabe, with whom he always sang and to whom he preached over the phone; and a special friend from childhood, Burl Smith of Buckhannon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Samuel, Jesse, Andrew, Daniel and Simeon “Tim” Dalton and Elwood Mayle; four sisters, Marie Andrade, Dorothy Parsons, Olive Bailey and Connie Dalton; and three brothers-in-law, Emanuel Andrade, Lawson Bailey and Roy Coakley.
Paul was known far and wide and had a bouquet of friends. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help.
Paul was a dedicated Christian and witnessed for the Lord to whomever would listen. He loved to sing, and his most requested song was “Good Morning Child.” When Paul closed his eyes down here and thought once more of Jesus, the welcoming committee surely must have said, “Good Morning Child, welcome to this brand-new city.” He knew he made it home at last.
Paul was a very special brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. There were no words to explain how much we will miss him, but the day he had been waiting for and telling family and friends he was ready for finally came, and he left this world behind as he picked up his robe and crown when he entered into the presence of the Lord.
Friends will be received Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Anthony Mayle and the Rev. Guy Ware officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tallmansville, WV.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
