James Dalton

James "Jim" Norman Dalton, was called home March 3, 2020. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully. Jim was born November 30, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana to James Vernon Dalton and Margaret Johnson Dalton Pittenger. He was also loved by "mom and pop", Otis and Gertrude Hartzell of Muncie; and stepfather Robert Pittenger (Pitt). Jim married Betty Louise Davis of Muncie, Indiana on June 23, 1957.

Jim was an award winning ballroom dancer and taught for Arthur Murray dance studio in Muncie; which is where he met his wife and best friend of 63 years, Betty Louise Davis

He graduated Ft. Wayne Central in 1954 and studied business at Purdue.

He served the U.S. Army at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He was a certified electrician and an auctioneer.

He was a long-time member of the American Philatelic Society and was well-known and respected for his knowledge in the world of collecting postage stamps. Jim owned Rocky's Music Center located in Muncie, until he retired in 1997.

Jim is survived by his wife and best friend Betty Davis Dalton; children, James K Dalton (Tami) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Jennifer Collins (Garry) of Clarksville, Indiana; and Jeffery Dalton (Shari) of Hastings, Michigan; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Pittenger (Andrea); dear family friend, Dennis Timmons; niece Adrian Hartzell; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 at noon at Fountain Square United Methodist Church in Muncie, Indiana where Jim was a member.

Visitation will start at 11 a.m. before the service.