Dalton Wayne Deslatte

Dalton Wayne Deslatte, 82, of Port Arthur passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home.

Dalton was born on August 17, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Nellie Mae (Williams) and Eddie Deslatte Sr.

Dalton was a lifelong resident of Sabine Pass and of Port Arthur. He worked in the maritime industry and retired from Moran Towing Co. in 2004.  He was also a commercial fisherman for many years.

He was a member of Bridge City United Pentecostal Church where he was very active member of his church. Dalton was also known as the Pecan Man, selling thousands of pounds in the area during the holiday season. Dalton was a loving man who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Deslatte Sr. and Nellie Williams, his brother, Eddie Deslatte Jr., and his sisters, Norma Bossley and Brenda Lantz.

Dalton is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole Sartin Deslatte, of Port Arthur, his son, Michael Deslatte, and his wife Brenda of Sabine Pass: his daughters, Darlene Deslatte and her husband, Ty of Nederland, Charlene Deslatte and her husband, Gary of Sabine Pass. His is also survived by three grandchildren (Christopher/Ashleigh, Devin , Lakin)  and three great grandchildren. (Maci, Jake, Jax)

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Bridge City United Pentecostal Church 2056 W. Roundbunch Road Orange, TX 77630, with a gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM until service time. Officiating will be Pastor Murray Ray. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches