Mr. Dailey married Nancy Hendren in Chesterfield, South Carolina.
He enjoyed his years in the service and then worked many years as an air traffic controller.
He is survived by his spouse, Nancy Dailey, 3 children, Mike, Kim Perez and her husband Felipe, and his adoring daughter Pamela Blackbird and husband William; his sister Nancy Bryant; grandchildren, Shelton Blackbird and wife Emmty, Michael and Nicole Perez; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter Melissa Blackbird, parents Olin and Myrtle Dailey, and sister, Lucille Bryant.
Memorial contributions may be made to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030.