"Connie and Family We are so very sorry to learn about Wayne?s passing. You and your family are in our prayers. He had a great sense of humor and will missed so much. Take care and stay well. With love and thoughts. Ron & Joan Larner"
In loving memory of
Willis "Wayne" Dalton
September 10, 1940 - March 5, 2021
Willis "Wayne" Dalton, 80, of Elmwood, passed away at 6:16 a.m., on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 10, 1940, in Galesburg, IL, to Willis Earl and Florence (Pennington) Dalton.
He married Connie King on September 15, 1961, in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by two children, Cathy (Mike) Clark of Tremont, and Jeremy (Denise) Dalton of Elmwood; and one grandson, Christopher Wayne Dalton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert Lee Dalton.
Wayne was a Carpenter for over 40 years and was a member of the Peoria Carpenter's Union. He was a skilled woodworker and could fix anything. More recently, he worked at Peoria Airport and was an Elmwood School bus driver. Wayne had a God given talent for music which he shared with many people, bands, choirs, and the Senior Citizen Luncheon, M.A.N.N.A Meals. He also had a quick wit and a sense of humor about everything. Wayne was also a member of the Elmwood United Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at LeHigh Cemetery, in rural Elmwood. Pastor Cathy Clark, his daughter, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood United Methodist Church, B.Y.E. Ambulance, or Alzheimer's Association.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakhinesfuneralhome.com.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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"Connie & family- I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. He was one of the good guys. He liked to tease & had a great smile. He will be missed! Prayers for all of you."
"So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Connie and family. Maxine, Roger and Jackie Darst"
"my condolences to the family. I worked with willis back in 60s . In peoria At hanover shoe store.He always had a sense humor about him. that made you laugh .once again my condolence.Ed Platt Washington,il"
"So sorry for your loss. Had a lot of good memories with Wayne. Rest in peace Bill & Karon Dawson"
"So sorry for the loss of someone so dear to you, Grief can be so hard but wonderful memories can bring you comfort until the words at Acts 24:15 are fulfilled. "
"So sorry for your loss, He was a wonderful man and was always so happy to be around."