Dalton Bennett

November 20, 1933 - September 20, 2020

Dalton Franklin Bennett, age 86, of 941 Rivers Edge Road, Sparta, N.C. passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1933 in Alleghany County to the late Hurst and Hattie Lou Nichols Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nasaretta Hall Bennett; one brother, Richard Gwyn Bennett. Dalton was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a United States Army veteran and served overseas. He loved fishing, cutting wood, old western television shows, watching car races and fish-fry’s on the river with friends and family. He is survived by one son, Carl “Tad” Bennett and companion Norine Wright of Sparta; one daughter, Tammy Lee Starnes and husband Mike of Hickory; one step-daughter, Nancy Jay and husband Ed of Little River, S.C.; two grandchildren, Jacob Bennett of Sparta, Zack Bennett and wife Courtney of Sparta; two great-grandchildren, Griffin and Gracen Bennett of Sparta, and a special granddaughter, Makenzy Mabe; three sisters, Carol Bennett and Wanda Bennett both of High Point, Linda Bennett Smith of Ennice; one niece, Melissa Church and husband David of Glade Valley; one aunt, Maxine Nichols of Sparta; a special uncle, Jack Nichols of Sparta; several cousins also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Dalton at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Sparta with Reverend Dr. Matthew S. Farabow officiating. Interment will follow in Nichols Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church and other times at the residence. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. We ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Mary Digel, Med-Home Hospice of Alleghany, and our wonderful caregivers, Diana Edwards and Cheryl Parker. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Bennett family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.