Gary Lane Dailey, 71, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born June 17, 1954, in Davidson County, to the late Clyde Bryant and Hilda Juanita Hunt Dailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Marie Dailey. Gary was a faithful member of Balise Baptist Church where he was actively involved in the Handyman ministry and served as a deacon of the church. Gary was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a steady presence to all that knew him. He lived a full meaningful life marked by a quiet strength, unwavering kindness and a deep sense of responsibility to those he loved. He will be remembered for his thoughtful nature, his ability to find joy in the simple things of life and his insatiable love for everything beach.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Agnes Hodgson Dailey of the home; a daughter, Hope Clubb (Scott) of Mocksville; three grandchildren, Jordan Taylor (Katie Johnson) of Mocksville, Mackenzie Clubb of Wilmington, and Zach Clubb of Mocksville; a great-grandchild, Skylar Taylor; a brother, Larry Wayne Dailey (Helen) of Thomasville; and two nieces, Cassandra Cable, and Stephanie Lucas (Don).

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 5, at Blaise Baptist Church, with Rev. Ken Furches officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family invites friends to visit with them from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, October 4, at Lambert Funeral Home.

Please consider memorials to Blaise Baptist Church Handyman Ministry, 134 Blaise Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.

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