Henry Owens Dailey, 101, of Irmo died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his residence. Born on November 26, 1916 in Richland County, he was a son of the late Sidney Clarance and Lula Sites Dailey. Mr. Dailey was a veteran of the Army Air Corps serving in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed for many years with J.A. Metze & Sons and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Irmo. A hard worker throughout his life, he also spent time farming, raising beef cattle and enjoying gardening. Mr. Dailey is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lyla Chapman Dailey; sons, Colin Merritt Dailey (Jeannie), Walton Hoyt Dailey (Charlotte) and Orvis Wayne Dailey all of Irmo; grandchildren, Shannon Dailey, Jamie Dailey, Christon Dailey and Walt Dailey; and a great grandchild, Shayna Slicer (Will). In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, James Duane Dailey, sisters, Reba Ellisor (Frank), Nina Alcorn (Walter), Carrie Richardson (Walter), Sara Shealy (Greer), Ruby Derrick (Page), Olive Dailey; and a brother, James Dailey (Jahala). The family expresses their sincere thanks to Sylvia Mease for her loving care. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Irmo with Vicar John Derrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the services. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 1028 St. Johns Road, Irmo, SC 29063. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Chapin is assisting the family.