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Benton Dailey Obituary
March 13, 1928-January 17, 2012
Pawleys Island
Benton "Benny" Carlton Dailey passed from this life into another on January 17, 2012 in Conway, SC after a long illness.
Benton was the son of the late John F. and Lola (King) Dailey of Moss Point, Mississippi. Benton was employed by International Paper Company until his first retirement in 1984. Upon this retirement Benton worked with Valmet Paper Machinery Company until he started his own consulting business, Productivity Services Co. in 1994. Benton was a storyteller who loved entertaining his friends and family with fanciful tales of adventures. He was a loving and generous husband and father.
Benton is survived by his wife, Jeanie Urtz Dailey of Pawleys Island; a son, Michael Karl Dailey of Fulton Mississippi, and daughter Diana Lynn Dailey of Spartanburg, SC. In addition, he leaves behind his mother-in-law, Jean T. Urtz; brothers-in-law and their families Gary (Peggy) P. Urtz of Havertown, PA, Larry (Kathy) F. Urtz, Georgetown, SC, and Bruce (Patti)Urtz from Lincoln University, PA. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lynn (Mike) U. Berry who helped Benny with many of his responsibilities as be became more debilitated by Parkinson's Disease. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by brothers John and Eugene Francis Dailey, a sister Vivian Delores Helton, and a daughter, Sheri Cermak.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW9th Ave, Bob Hope Rd. Miami, FL 33136.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marie Williams
January 22, 2012
So sorry to hear of Benny's passing. He was just the sweetest man I have know and hope that the family is doing well
Gloria Player
January 20, 2012
We are in prayer for you over your loss. We know that God will give you the strength to withstand all that life brings.
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