Obituary

John Rex Dailey

Age 88, a resident of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 19th, 2023, in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born May 29th, 1934, in McRae, Arkansas, the son of Alva Dean and Jessie Melba (Sims) Dailey.

John served in the United States Air Force as a Navigator and earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas (1960) and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.

He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed crime novels. His life-long passion was golf. He played for many years as a member of Lost Springs Country Club in Rogers. He had four lifetime hole-in ones at various courses.

His strong sense of loyalty, morals, and duty defined his life, love, and service.

His parents and two brothers, Sims Dailey and Dan Dailey, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Michael Dailey; four children Mark Christopher Dailey and his wife Donna; Jennifer Joyce and her husband Tom; Betsy Frazier, all of Virginia, and Alexandra Dailey Hinds and her husband Kevin, of Bentonville, Arkansas; one sister Donette Walton of Bentonville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Tommy Joyce and his wife Ashley, Morgan Priestley, Christopher Dailey, Colin Joyce, Matthew Joyce, Harper Hinds, Kai Upton, and Rowan Hinds; three great-grandchildren Sophia Priestley, Thomas Jerrold Joyce, and Kameron Jameson Joyce; numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 24th, 2023, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, 1378 June Self Rd., Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
information unavailable.
General

May 29, 1934

Feb 19, 2023

88

Tributes

As we've only known John for a short amount of time we are very humble to have met him and be a part of his family down the line. All are in our thoughts and hearts during this time, may you feel loved as we get through together.
Mark & Jesseca - Family
Our love and prayers to all John's family. Adelene & Luther
Adelene Dailey Bearden - Cousin
Michael and Family, prayers for you today and in the days ahead. Our neighborhood grieves with you and we’re here for you! Sincerely, Polly and Chuck
Polly Zieammerman - Neighbors
My Uncle John was an incredible man. I will always cherish the wonderful memories that I have of him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be dearly missed by so many.
Nancy Dailey Austin - Niece
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
information unavailable.
General

May 29, 1934

Feb 19, 2023

88