Mickey Dilday Obituary Mickey Dilday December 2, 1931 - January 14, 2015 Ahoskie - Milton James Dilday, 83, passed away January 14, 2015. He was born in Waverly, VA, and a former resident of Franklin, VA for 38 years. Mickey was a son of the late Obie and Ruby Dilday and was an Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient from the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired Papermaker at Union Camp (1953-1992), a member of the Franklin VFW Post 4411 and an honorary member of the Franklin Fire and Rescue Squad. Survivors include his longtime companion, Thelma Perry; children, Anita White (Allen) and James Dilday, Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Swain and Judith Bunch; and six grandchildren. A graveside funeral with military honors will be held at 11 AM (today) Friday, January 16, 2015 at Southampton Memorial Park, 27396 Pretlow Road, Franklin, VA with the Rev. Daniel Mullens officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or VWF Post 4411, Carrsville, VA. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2910141 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/mickey-dilday-obituary?id=22488302 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/mickey-dilday-ahoskie-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Milton James Dilday, known as Mickey, passed away on 14 January 2015 at the age of 83. A veteran of the Korean War and a Purple Heart recipient, he was a retired papermaker and a devoted member of Center Grove Baptist Church, leaving behind family and friends. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral with military honors took place on 16 January 2015 at Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, VA. The service was officiated by Rev. Daniel Mullens, honoring Mickey's life and service to his country. ## The Edited Obituary Mickey Dilday 2 December 1931 - 14 January 2015 Ahoskie - Milton James Dilday, 83, passed away 14 January 2015. He was born in Waverly, VA, and was a former resident of Franklin, VA, for 38 years. Mickey was a son of the late Obie and Ruby Dilday and was an Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient from the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired papermaker at Union Camp (1953-1992), a member of the Franklin VFW Post 4411, and an honorary member of the Franklin Fire and Rescue Squad. Survivors include his longtime companion, Thelma Perry; children, Anita White (Allen) and James Dilday, Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Swain and Judith Bunch; and six grandchildren. A graveside funeral with military honors will be held at 11 AM (today) 16 January 2015 at Southampton Memorial Park, 27396 Pretlow Road, Franklin, VA, with the Rev. Daniel Mullens officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or VFW Post 4411, Carrsville, VA. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Milton James Dilday | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 83 years | | Birth | 2 December 1931; Waverly, VA | | Death | 14 January 2015; Ahoskie, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|-------------| | Milton James Dilday | Decedent | Ahoskie, VA | | Thelma Perry | Longtime Companion | Unknown | | Anita White | Child | Unknown | | James Dilday, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Shirley Swain | Sister | Unknown | | Judith Bunch | Sister | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Milton James Dilday was born on 2 December 1931 in Waverly, VA. 2. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient. 3. Mickey was a longtime member of Center Grove Baptist Church. 4. He retired as a papermaker at Union Camp, where he worked from 1953 to 1992. 5. He was a member of the Franklin VFW Post 4411 and an honorary member of the Franklin Fire and Rescue Squad.