Honore Guy Dalton

Colonel Honore G. Jack Dalton, age 94 passed away February 12, 2010 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Ashburn, Georgia to Howell Guy and Nancy Pearl (Nasworthy) Dalton. He was a Naval Aviator with the United States Marine Corps having served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. During his military career he commanded more Marine fighter squadrons than anyone else at the time of his retirement in 1967. He flew with Charles Lindbergh in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. He flew various plane types from bi-planes, propellered fighter planes, to the supersonic F-4 Phantom, a type flown to this day. Other fighters he flew included the Corsair, Panther, Cougar, Banshee, Fury and Crusader. He retired as the Assistant Wing Commander of the Third Marine Airing. He served as the commanding officer of MCAS Futema, Okinawa (prefecture of Japan). Colonel Dalton successfully completed over 100 accident free carrier landings, and was one of the first Marines to fly 1000 MPH. He also flew with John Glenn and Pappy Boyington, and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Navy Commendation Medal. He earned a Bachelors and Masters from Chapman University in Guidance and Counseling. Colonel Dalton has been a resident of Avon Park since 1969 coming from California. He is survived by his children- D. Patrick Dalton of Orlando, Florida, Thomas R. Dalton (Kate) of Fullerton, California, Nancy Hall of Annandale, Virginia, Teresa Bragg (Jack) of Gainesville, Florida and Joe Dalton (Carol) of Park City, Utah; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife of 65 years Jewel Dalton and a brother-Burnis Dalton. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park, Florida. Family has requested that memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Avon Park. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 863-453-3101 stephensonnelsonfh.com