James J. Dalton

July 28, 1929 - May 23, 2019

James J. Dalton, age 89, of Aurora, MO died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Veteran's Home in Mount Vernon, MO. Mr. Dalton was born in Kansas City, MO on Sunday, July 28, 1929. He was the son of Homer and Gertrude (Gear) Dalton. Mr. Dalton served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1956. Mr. Dalton worked for Mid Am Dairy for over 42 years as a milk tester before retiring. Surviving are the following: his six children, Terry Massengill of Clarendon, TX, Dennis Massengill of Clarendon, TX, Don Massengill of Verona, MO, Sherryl Soutee of Republic, MO, Donna Hall of Las Vegas, NV and Kathy Heltzel of Phoenix, AZ; and several grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Graveside services will be at Moore Cemetery in Stotts City, MO on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Stotts City, MO under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.