James Edward Dailey, 90, 03/03/1930-12/27/2020 born in Lincoln County, WV and entered the gates of Heaven at CHH after a sudden illness. Waiting for him at the gates were his parents James Edgar Dailey and Nellie Browning Dailey Adkins Walden; 3 of his 4 children Phillip Charles, James Edgar "Jimmy" and Sandra Lynn Dailey Martin. Brothers Dennis Earl and Bobby Dailey. What a celebration that must have been! James is survived by his wife of 70 years , Joyce June Short Dailey, Huntington. Son, Stephen P. Dailey (Teresa) Huntington; Sisters, Rosemary Stratton (Hamlin) and Deloris Justice (Culloden). 6 grandchildren: Chad (Jamey) Dailey Huntington, Kara Dailey Cremeans Huntington, Sarah Dailey Short (Gary) Huntington, Jessica Dailey Haas (Scott) Barboursville, Brittany Martin (Hurricane) and Amy Martin Roberts (Nick) St. Albans, WV. 12 great grandchildren: Jenna, Chase, Garrett, Gavin Dailey; Cameron and Courtney Cremeans; Courtney Short Prudhomme; Raegan and Marlee Haas; Tripp Fly; Keagan Armstrong and Cora Roberts. Special family members Barry Martin (Florida) and Guyneth Doss Dailey (Huntington) and numerous nieces and nephews. James attended Guyan Valley High School was a member of the US Army National Guard during the 1950s. Retired from International Nickel Company (INCO)/ Special Metals after 40 years in the maintenance department. James and Joyce were longtime members of 1st Christian Baptist Church in Guyandotte devoting decades of service to the Lord at the church. James was known as the "mayor" of the retirement condo in which they lived due to his love of talking to everyone about the Lord. James truly had a servant's heart always willing to help others. No services will be held as a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date and time. In memory of James please donate to Hoops Family Children's Hospital at CHH a hospital dear to his heart since the care of Phillip for childhood cancer in the 1950's. The family would like to thank Dr. Jay