Claro Julio Posada, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born on August 12, 1938 in Cuba to Julio Posada and Francisca E. Uriarte. He is survived by his wife, Margarita Posada of Dalton; daughters, Rosa M. Posada and Manuela E. Posada; sister, Ricarda Lidia Posada; grandson, Stuart J. Mosquera. Visitation for Claro Julio Posada will be from 5-8 PM Thursday evening and from 9-11 AM Friday morning. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.