John Arthur Dales, 85 passed away on March 22, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama.

John was born July 15, 1937 to Arthur & Betsy Martin Dales. He married Betty G. Marshall on March 17, 1961, in Hamden NY. John served in the Army in Okinawa, Japan. He was a dairy farmer all his working life, starting in New York, moving south in 1979 as he never liked the cold, and then retiring in 1999 to Alabama. John was an avid reader. He enjoyed watching wrestling, playing cards, and taking care of flowers, especially roses.

John is preceded in death by his wife, Betty of 61 years on March 7, 2023. An infant son, his parents, a brother, a sister, and a grandson.

John is survived by his 5 children, daughter Dee Dales, son Dale & Lisa Dales, son Art & Debrah Dales, son Doug Dales, and son David Dales (Amanda). 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of his Life is being planned for July 2023.