Robert Alexander Dailey, age 76, of Leonardtown, MD was suddenly called home for his eternal rest on Thursday, July 14, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born on August 9, 1934, in Valley Lee, MD, he was the son of the late Ida Juanita Biscoe- Daily and Walter C. Dailey of Valley Lee, MD.

Along with his parents, Robert is predeceased in death by seven brothers, George, Theodore, Herman, Walter, Leon, Richard Dailey and Eugene Curtis.

Robert was employed as a School Bus Driver, Concrete Finisher, and Laborer Well Cleaner, Seafood Driver / Deliver and many other occupations. He enjoyed a special hobby, catching turtles; he loved playing pool, watching the Washington Redskins, playing cards, hanging out in front of the Burchmart, in Leonardtown, MD and having coffee with his early morning buddies.

Robert is survived by his sisters, Sadie Howell, of Baltimore, MD, A lifelong companion, Ms. Mary L. Berry, Daughter, Annie Berry, Grandchildren, Juanita and Calvin Berry, great grandchildren; Kiran, Nayah Asia Figeroux, and Jayden Berry all of St. Clements Shores, MD. Very special family members; Ms. Annie Mae Berry, George Stewart (Mary), Junior Milton Berry (Cynthia), James Richard Berry (diseased) Henrietta Stewart (John deceased), Barbara Butler (Robert), Carrie (Jeremiah) two God children, Reggie Berry and Jawava Butler and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. Special friends; John Henry Taylor, Jr. and Calvin Green.

Special friends preceding him in death; Charlie Brooks, Billy Butler, Joe Boy Stewart, and Albert Stewart.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM in St. Mark's UAME Church, Valley Lee, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jeremiah Kelly, James Berry, James Somerville, Barry Howell, Kelvin Howell, and Ronnie Harley. Honorary pallbearers will be: Kenneth, Jerry, Marvin, and Terry Howell, Joseph Hebb, and John Taylor.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.