James Russell Daly, 94 of Decatur, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his residence.

Services will be 2pm Sunday at Greenbrier Baptist Church (lie-in-state from 1-2pm) with Ricky Lowery officiating, burial in Athens City Cemetery, visitation is from 6-8pm Saturday at Spry Funeral Home in Athens.

Mr. Daly was born September 2, 1923 in Limestone County, he was a faithful member of Greenbrier Baptist Church, a Deacon for 50 years and taught Sunday School for 68 years, he lived a Christian life, witnessed to everyone he met and he was a family matriarch. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He a graduate of Tanner High School, Athens College and attended the University of Alabama. He was employed at Redstone Arsenal, Belle Mina Cotton Gin and he was retired from Fruehauf. He loved a meat and three. Longtime Little League Baseball Coach. He loved fishing, hunting and all outdoors.

Survivors: Wife of 69 years: Mae Daly of Decatur, Son: James Larry Daly and wife Judy of Decatur, Grandson: Tony Meinert of Columbus, Mississippi, Fourteen Nephews, Eight Nieces. His companion and friend his dog Harley.

Preceded in death by: Parents: Russell and Tippie Daly, Brothers: Lawrence, Maxie and Robbie Daly. Pallbearers: Richard Norman, Tony Williams, Wayne Williams, Tim Lucier, Ray McConnell, Tommy Daly. Honorary Pallbearers: J. C. Moyers, Ben Guice, Don Thompson, Butch Anderson.

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