Giles Dailey : Obituary

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Giles Pitt Dailey, age 81, of Blairsville, who passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Dailey was born in Hayesville, North Carolina, on June 16, 1931, a son of the late Arthur Dailey and Belle Carver Dailey. He was a native and long time resident of this area, and was a member of Old Union Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Dailey had worked for many years as a mason at the Tennessee Copper Company and Cities Service Corp. For over 50 years, he was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union.

Mr. Dailey is survived by family members: son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Pam Dailey, of Young Harris, Georgia; grandchildren: Josh Dailey and Jessica Dailey, of Young Harris; sister, Annie Bryson, also of Young Harris; special friend, Ann McClure, of Hiawassee; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Dailey have been scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at Old Union Baptist Church, with Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. The body will lie instate at the church starting at 1:30 p.m. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers for the service: Stanley Bryson, Casey Bryson, Larry Bryson, Mark Bryson, Ronnie Dailey, and Wayne Collins. Burial will be in Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with visitation at the funeral home being held on Monday, November 19, 2012, between the hours of 6 until 9 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville. Please sign the guest registry on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com