Charles Dailey, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on July 17, 1941 in Canton Township to Fred and Verrla (Brown) Dailey. They preceded him in death.
He married Ruth Johns in Canton.
Surviving are two children, Brian (Jonna) Dailey of Moline, Jennifer (Brian) Jones of Peoria, one brother, Don Dailey, one sister Eunice Dierdorff and three grandchildren, Jeremy (Ashley) Payne, Megan Jones, Dylan Jones and one great grandchild, Adalyn Payne.
Charles graduated from VIT High School in 1959. He was a self-employed bricklayer and mason and his work is recognizable throughout Fulton County including his efforts during the revitalization of Canton after the tornado. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #16. He was a Worshipful Brother in the Canton Masonic Lodge where he served as a past Master Mason.
Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes and there will be a visitation on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 2-4 pm, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A celebration of his life will follow at the American Legion. Burial of the ashes will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Shriner’s Hospital.
To view his video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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