James Edward "Eddie" Dalton, age 60, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on January 7, 2016. Eddie was a talented commercial and residential painter for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Dalton and Ann Scott Dalton Acuff; and his only daughter, Tara Nicole Acuff-Peirson. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his devoted brothers Tommy R. Dalton and wife Susan, Michael D. Dalton; son-in-law, Justin Pierson; aunt and uncle Gayle and Owen Doman; and life-long friend, "Red" Brett Luster. A Memorial Service will be held for both Eddie and his daughter, Tara who passed on December 25, 2015 at the Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN, on Thursday, January 28th from 3-4 pm. The Rev. Dana Fachman will officiate. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family and invites you to view and sign the online guestbook below.[more]