Roll Call Tribute

Published in (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2015

Eric Neil Dalton(1947 - 2015)
Eric Neil Dalton, 67, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Memorial service: A service celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Arlington. Memorials: The family requests donations to Arlington's First United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association . He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He was an Arlington native and was born Feb. 13, 1947. Eric was a registered landscape architect and had practiced in Arlington since 1974. His many landscape design projects can be found in Arlington and surrounding Metroplex cities. In addition, Eric worked with his father, Howard Dalton, constructing pre-engineered metal buildings. Following Howard's death, he continued the construction business along with the landscape design business. Eric graduated from Arlington High School in 1965 and was a proud member of the Colt Marching Band and Stage Band. He attended Arlington State College, now the University of Texas at Arlington, and graduated from Texas A&M University. While at A&M, he worked for the university landscape architect and was involved in the design of various campus projects. Civic activities included prior membership in the Arlington Rotary Club, North Arlington Rotary Club and longtime service on the city of Arlington Zoning Board of Adjustment. He was a member of Arlington's First United Methodist Church and had served on the board of trustees, Administrative Board and various committees. Eric loved music. He played the piano and drums and especially enjoyed jazz performances, whether live or recorded. Although challenged with multiple health issues the past 15 years, he continued to work and be involved in family, church and social activities. Those around him were always treated with a smile and a positive outlook. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Virginia Dalton. Survivors: His loving wife of 45 years, Betty Love Dalton; son, Jeff and his wife, Melissa, and their children, Liam, Lucas and Layla; son, Todd and his children, Dylan and Max, and their mother, Brooke.