Don I. Dailey, of Chillicothe, loving husband, dad, papa and uncle, went home to be with the Lord at 3:00pm January 27, 2021. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell. He is now walking the streets of gold and we know we will see him again someday.
Don was born on April 26, 1933, in Pomeroy, OH, to John E. and Marie (Langlotz) Dailey. He married the love of his life, Margaret (nee Hawley) and were married 67 years.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by their two sons: B. Jay (Peggy) Dailey and Barry (Kendra) Dailey; grandchildren, whom he adored: Jay, Tiffany, Beau (Magen), Levi Dailey; Erin (Logan) Kottenbrook; and great-grandchildren: Hunter, Brycen and Boone Dailey. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Bette Ash, Elaine Miller and Sharon Johnson; and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by brothers Howard and Bill; and sisters Peggy and Louise.
Don served in the US Air Force as a radio operator from 1952-1956, stationed in California and Japan. Don retired from State Farm insurance after 30 plus years, where his clients turned into lifelong friends. He was a member of many organizations: American Legion, VFW, UCT and Tyler United Methodist Church. Don taught high school Sunday School for 17 years. In 2000, he and Margie retired to Cocoa, FL and recently moved back to Chillicothe. The family would like to give special thanks to National Church Residences for their care of Don.
His funeral service will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 30, at Acts Believe Church, 11986 Pleasant Valley Rd., Chillicothe, with Pastors Rick Jones and B. Jay Dailey officiating. Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in Twin Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11am until 1pm Saturday. Masks and social distancing required.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Acts Believe Church; or the American Heart Assoc., 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
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