Morgan "Marty" Ireland Dailey, Sr.

Morgan “Marty” Ireland Dailey, Sr., of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on November 5,

2026, at the age of 78. He was born on September 10, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late

Mr. Charles Richard Dailey and the late Mrs. Evelyn Lenora Zoller Dailey.

Marty will be remembered as a giving man, stern but soft, a man of his word, and someone who

was very kind to others. He loved being with his family and held a special love for his mother.

Throughout his life, he took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and he also treasured

the many friendships he made along the way.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a chapter of his life that reflected his

strength and sense of duty. Beyond that service, Marty embraced life with enthusiasm. He loved

riding motorcycles, especially with his friends, and was a true car enthusiast. He was also a

member of American Legion Post 145. Those who knew him will remember the joy he found in

the open road, and the spirit with which he lived. As those who loved him say, he is ridin’ the

highway to heaven now.

In addition to his parents, Marty is preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Smitty” L. Smith;

sisters, Betty L. Dailey, Donna Clay, and Berneida Dailey.

Marty is survived by his three beloved children; son, Morgan I. Dailey Jr. and his wife Kelly;

daughters, Rendi Griffith and her husband, Eric, and Jennifer Gray Knowles; sister, Sunny

Cornell; five grandchildren, Morgan III, Ryder, Cliff, Kayla, and Michael; as well as extended

family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville on Friday,

November 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Marty will lie in state at Jones-Wynn Funeral

Home in Douglasville on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM, followed

by the funeral service beginning at 1:00 PM with Rev. Sam Braswell officiating.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn

Funeral Home in Douglasville, Georgia, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 770-942-2311