Jim Dailey was past owner of Southgate Lanes bowling alley
James L. Dailey, 86, died at 11:34 a.m. Feb. 20, 2014, at Richland Manor, Bluffton. He was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Portage Township, Hancock County, Ohio, to the late Dwight and Ollie (Clouser) Dailey. On July 17, 1949, he married Joan Burkholder and she survives.
Mr. Dailey had been the owner/operator of Southgate Lanes, Bluffton. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. He was a member of the Lima Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors also include two sons John (Judy) Dailey of Bluffton, Dan (Sharon) Dailey of Findlay; a daughter Beth (Wayne) Diamond of Bluffton, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Dailey.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Revs. Louise Wideman and Steve Yoder officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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