Claude Hurley Dailey 84, of Summertown, GA entered into rest December 18, 2025 at Georgia War Veterans Home in Augusta, GA.

He was born on November 17, 1941 in Oakpark to the late Claude Hendrix and Sara Mae Dailey.

Claude proudly served his country and retired from the US Army as Staff Sergeant First Class in 1981 with numerous awards including National Service Medal (3 campaigns), Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal , 2 Over Seas tours, and Rifle Marksman. After his military retirement he worked as a Construction Foreman and Millwright before retiring in 2001.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sons Keith Allen Dailey and Infant Cecil Hurley Dailey. Siblings Irma Nell Dailey, William Dailey, Gloria Dawn Dailey, Wilma Dailey and David Dailey.

He is survived by his three children Kelvin Lee Dailey (Lisa) of Summertown, Sara Jane Dailey of Waynesboro and Christey Michelle Dailey Blanchard (Bo) of Waynesboro. Grandchildren Clint Dailey of Cherokee Village, AR, Andrew Zachary Tant (Chayce) of Charleston, SC, Marshall Williamson (Kayla) of Summertown, Monica Lee Dailey Lemonds (Shannon) of Macon, Austin Williamson (Caitlin) of Summertown, Riali Elizabeth Duncan of Savannah, Dailey Miller Blanchard and Joseph Hammond Blanchard, II of Waynesboro. Four great grandchildren. His beloved Sister, Patricia Goodman (CL) of Twin City. Several very special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2 pm at the chapel of Tomlinson Funeral Home in Swainsboro, Ga. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the  Veterans at the Library,P.O. Box 323, Swainsboro, GA 30401 in memory of Mr. Claude H. Dailey.