Gary Dean Daly, 73 of
Elkmont, Alabama, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his residence.
Mr. Daly
was born December 24, 1949 in Limestone County and he was a member of New
Bethel Baptist Church, Elkmont. He started his Law Enforcement career at Athens
Police Department, then Limestone County Sherriff’s Office where he held
multiple positions, then he became Limestone County Commission Chairman from
1986 until 1990 and then Ardmore Police Dept. Mr. Daly was Limestone County
District One Commissioner from 2006 until 2014 and then went back to the family
farm.
Services will be 1pm Wednesday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with
Mitch McCormick and Toney Wales officiating and burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday from 6pm until 9pm at Spry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will
be John Emfinger, Timmy Lewis, Chris Paysinger, Jaffe Paysinger, Nick Daly,
Rodger Burcham and Bennett Daly.
Survivors: Wife, Barbara Barlett Daly of
Elkmont. Mother, Eva Mae Wales Daly of Elkmont. Daughters, Ellen (Bruce) Emfinger
of Valley, AL and Beth (Garry) Freeman of Toney. Sons, Colin (Penny) Daly of
Elkmont and Nobie (Shannon) Daly of Elkmont. Grandchildren, Ansley Emfinger,
John Emfinger, Timmy (Abbie) Lewis, Bennett Daly, Leah Daly, Riley Daly and
Hannah Daly. Great Grandchildren, Abree Tucker, Clayton Tucker, Elaina Lewis
and Waylon Metcalfe. Granddaughter-in-Law, Taylor Lewis. Sister, Sherry
Paysinger of Athens. Brother, Randall Daly of Elkmont. Preceded in death by:
Father, Billy (Nit) Daly. Grandson, Jordan Lewis.
Memorials may be made to New
Bethel Baptist Church in Elkmont, AL or Athens Farmers Market, 107 N. Jefferson
Street, Athens, AL 35611.
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2 comments
Janet Smalley
2023-09-26 12:59:07
The Smalley family wound like to extend our deepest sympathy for the lost of your loved one our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Gary was a good man with a good family all so kind and caring. It was a pleasure to know this man and his family. He will be deeply missed by all. The Smalley Family
Loretta Ekis
2023-10-01 20:52:52
Barbara and family I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a really nice man, and well loved by family and friends. My heart goes out to each of you. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Gary was a good man with a good family all so kind and caring.
It was a pleasure to know this man and his family.
He will be deeply missed by all.
The Smalley Family