Born in Burke County on April 22, 1949, he was the son of the late Evoy and Alta Pruette Lail.
He was a graduate of George Hildebran High School, employee at the ABC store, and the City of Hickory until his retirement. Dwight had a deep passion for animals, especially horses.
His brothers Delbert Lail and wife Lisa of Valdese, Dennis Lail and wife Kathy of Hickory and Don Lail and wife Vickie of Advance; aunts, Shirley Pruette, and Claire Belle Glenn; his uncle Carrell Pruette, nieces, nephews and many friends survive him.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am at Hickory Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carrell Pruette officiating.
Burial will follow in Wilkies Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Burke Humane Society, 417 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655.
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