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Scott was a truckdriver all his life. He loved being outside, cruising Lake Taylorville on his pontoon, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and dogs.
He is survived by his mother: Carolyn Lee Yard; wife: Leann Lockwood Dailey of Taylorville, IL; his daughter: Erica Lynn Dailey of Taylorville, IL; his son: Wade Dailey and his fiancé Jacie Patton of Clarksdale, IL; grandchildren: Journey Dailey; Waylon Dailey; and Weston Dailey, all of Clarksdale, IL; his brother: Daniel "Dan" Dailey of Morrisonville, IL; as well as his two beloved dogs: Slim and Vegas.
Scott was preceded in death by his father, Laverne Dailey, his stepfather, Dewight Leroy Yard, his first wife, Sheri Perozzo Dailey, his sister, Cindy Dailey Bethard, and two dogs, Chopper and Raka.
Per the family's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Christian County Animal Control located at 300 S. Baughman Road, Taylorville, IL 62568.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doug and Sharon Fogerson
August 21, 2025
Sharon and Doug Fogerson so sorry for your loss.
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Rick Marucco
August 21, 2025
He was great guy who would help anyone and a fellow classmate. He will be missed.
Charlie herpstreith
August 21, 2025
Scott was one of the first guys I got to know when I moved to Taylorville in 79' , we ran around on bicycles...wow long time ago!
I knew him through different periods in life as we crossed paths, shot pool ,told jokes.
RIDE IN PEACE BROTHER
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