Name: Visitation for David Brent DAILEY
Start: 2015-11-13T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-11-14T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL - David Brent Dailey, 59, of Springfield, died at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at St. John's Hospital.

He was born Nov. 15, 1955, in Springfield, to George and Kathryn Dailey. He married Diane Daniels Jenkins on June 4, 2010, and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dan C. Dailey.

He has a sister, Beverly.

David was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Transportation, Bureau of Civil Rights. He was very proud to be a founder of IDOT's Student Professionals with Disabilities (SPWD) program, which provides an environment for young people with disabilities to be able to experience real work settings.

He was an avid Franklin D. Roosevelt and WWII historian and loyal Jets fan. When younger, Dave did stand-up comedy as Spaztik Man. His favorite activity was to spend time with friends. He was a 1974 graduate of Springfield High School and was on the Junior Varsity Wrestling Squad. He attended MacMurray and Lincoln Colleges.

David was a past Chairman of the Springfield Disabilities Commission, and served on the State Use Committee, Statewide Independent Living Council, Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, and several others. He was the recipient of the E. B. Whitten Silver Medallion Award from the National Rehabilitation Association in 2006 and the 2014 Employee of the Year Award from the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities.

Visitation: 3-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home.

A celebration of David's life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: United Cerebral Palsy-Land of Lincoln, Animal Protective League, or The Food Bank.

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Published by The State Journal-Register from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2015.

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17 Entries

Ronald Decker

November 19, 2015

Apology I missed see you and your family also your friends at the funeral and didn't know you were passed away and I've know you helped disability people get job for the state of Illinois in Springfield,IL. too. Rest In Peace my friend Dave Dailey. May God bless you too.. Condolence to Dailey family and friends too.

Cheryl A. Aaron

November 17, 2015

Dave helped me have access to a motorized wheelchair whenever my duties require me to be in Springfield. Thanks, Dave. You will be missed at IDOT.
Let me extend my condolences to his family as well. He was a God given gift to all of us.

Debra Willis

November 13, 2015

Dave was a very special person, he loved his work at IDOT and the student workers (SPWD's)that he represented and would do anything to help them become success driven. Dave's students made up the most important aspect of his work and his life, the foundation was laid and for that the students will always be grateful, Dave will be missed and this is certain, but his heartfelt acts of kindness, affection, and loyalty will never be forgotten, though his earthly work is completed the flame on the torch will always burn, God has given you rest and we must continue to carry the torch, all the way to the finish line. Gone but never forgotten!

Mary von Liski

November 13, 2015

Words could never fully express our heartfelt and sincere sympathy. Dave was so dedicated to helping others become the best people they could be -- professionally, life skills, personally. He has been an inspiration to our entire family -- especially our son, Brandon. He was Brandon's mentor, guiding light, role model, advocate. He and Brandon enjoyed history and humor. Brandon's life became better and more fulfilled working with and sharing time with Dave at IDOT. Dave positively touched the lives of everyone who knew him, or, have now read about him. His personality and zest for life and work speak volumes about this amazing man and all he accomplished himself and for others. Wishing Dave's wife and family: a song in your hearts; a rainbow after the rain; sunshine after the clouds; peace; harmony; cherished memories. Dave is now a special guardian angel for so many due to his kindness and caring on earth.

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Becky Hall-McGrady

November 12, 2015

To all of David's family and friends, I pray you are comforted by your many happy memories. What a wonderful man whom I will always remember with genuine fondness.

Anonymous

November 12, 2015

Rest In Peace My Friend.

November 12, 2015

Our condolences to David's wife and family. He was our cousin and we are so sorry to hear of his death.
Charles and Cheryl Seplocha. Barboursville WV

Charlotte Wayman

November 12, 2015

Hi Dave was helpful to me at work. He gave great advice- focus. Don't move on until you finish the task at hand. I love to picture Dave whole and working on the tasks at hand.

janis cellini

November 12, 2015

Although David was my student back in the 70's, it is I who learned from him. His tenacity, his perseverance - his sense of humor through all adversity - was incredible. His "children" will miss his advocacy and the security with which he surrounded them.

David, we are pleased you are resting in Perfection now. Enjoy the beauty and the peace that surrounds you.

Joyce Hampton Bushnell

November 12, 2015

I went to school with David and grew up in the same neighborhood my condolences to the family

Kim Miller Copley

November 12, 2015

I am David's first cousin, Kim Miller Copley from West Virginia. I learned of his passing from his sister, Beverly. The last time I saw David was at his Dad's passing. He lioved his father very much who was my Mom's brother, George Dailey. Condolences to his wife and his sister Beverly.

Denise Peters

November 11, 2015

So sorry for the loss to the family, I have known Dave for 30+ years. He was a great guy and a good friend to me. He was a hard worker. He was always happy and joking and always made me feel better when I was having a bad day or week. I will miss him a lot. Thoughts and prayers will be going out to the family. God Bless you Dave.

Jonathan Lackland

November 11, 2015

Dave had a strong and compassionate soul that changed the lives of thousands. He truly was the consummate advocate and I am Blessed that he was my friend. He will certainly be missed.

Steve Babb

November 11, 2015

I have been blessed to have known Dave for over 30 years as a co-worker at SOS, IDOT and more importantly as a friend.

Dave was a jewel, a tireless advocate for those with disabilities and an inspiration for the able bodied.

Dave helped hundreds if not thousands of capable, intelligent and hard working people with disabilities to gain State employment and other needed assistance.

I still remember speaking to Dave when I received a couple of "his" new hires back in the 1980's...... a deaf Vietnamese lady and a Viet Vet with PTSD on the same day, to work in the same processing area.

I was concerned, I asked Dave if he was setting me up to be the first manager to have a murder in his work area. He laughed, "Hey, the Viet Vet guy could say anything he wanted, she won't hear him, there won't be any problems."

He was right, everything worked out extremely well, they were both very good workers and very good people. But Dave knew that, with his sense of humor Dave put me at ease and he helped two excellent people. Just two of many, many more.

That is what drove Dave, Helping people, many, many capable people. Those who were helped are Dave's legacy and an admirable legacy it is.

Dave, we'll miss your humor, your wit and your friendship. Thank you for sharing your life with us, you were a Blessing that will last my life-time.

Sherri Boner

November 11, 2015

Dave was an avid advocate for people with disabilities for years. He did so much for so many.He will be missed

Dave Manion

November 11, 2015

I am saddened by the loss of my friend, I have known David for several years. and have spent many hours discussing with him WWII events and History. I will be a smaller world without him. Rest in peace my Friend,

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