E. Dale Lutton, retired accountant

E. Dale Lutton, 92, of Millsboro passed away at home Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.  He was born Oct. 8, 1928, in New Castle, Pa., son of the late Joseph C. Lutton and Kathleen M. Stoops.

Mr. Lutton earned a bachelor’s degree in business at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va. He was a proud veteran, having honorably served two tours in the U.S. Army.  On Aug. 17, 2002, he married Mrs. Florence Lutton.  

Mr. Lutton worked as an accountant for Arthur Andersen, Johnson & Johnson, Philip A. Hunt Chemical Corporation, and New Jersey Transit.   At Hunt Chemical, he rose to the level of corporate controller and treasurer.

In his spare time, Mr. Lutton could often be found doing jigsaw, sudoku and crossword puzzles or reading. He also enjoyed watching professional sports and lunches with his buddies. Mr. Lutton was a church elder and was a member of the choir as well. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with those he held most dear. Mr. Lutton was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was loved by many, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Lutton was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Elizabeth Lutton, who passed away in 2000; and his stepgranddaughter, Kimberly Van Marel. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Florence Lutton of Millsboro; his son, Paul Lutton and daughter-in-law  Jennifer Lutton  of Langhorne, Pa.; his granddaughter, Devyn Lutton of Philadelphia, Pa.; his grandson, Dylan Lutton of South Bend, Ind.; his stepdaughters: Nancy Koby of Feasterville, Pa., Donna Jagiela of Furlong, Pa.;  his stepgranddaughters: Adrienne Harley of Newton, Pa., Tanya Tressel of Oakford, Pa.; his stepgreat-granddaughter, Madison Harley of Newton; his brother Gerald C. Lutton of Hurst, Texas and sister-in-law Dottie Lutton also of Hurst.

Services will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Please visit Mr.   Lutton's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com