Larry Dalton, 77, of Mt. Vernon, IN. passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Larry was born June 23, 1944 in Albany, Kentucky to the late George and Emma Florine (Bertram) Dalton. He retired from the United States Air Force and at the time of his retirement he was the most decorated serviceman at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Larry was also a member of the Hadi Shrine.

Surviving Larry are his wife, Linda (Morrow) Dalton; daughters, Paula (Kenneth) Criswell and Teri (Martin) Ievers; a son, Gordon (Tina) Dalton; brother, Bobby Jack (Nadean) Dalton; four grandchildren, Stephen (Katie) Criswell, Amber (Brad) Embry, Macy (Blake) Eggimann and Baylee Dalton and seven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 between 11 am - 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1 pm at the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies, 3700 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 118, Evansville, IN 47714.

Hickey Funeral Home of Monticello in charge of arrangements.