William Dailey

PLEASE NOTE: THE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD MARCH 23. William Dailey (Doc, Bill) age 84, of Charlotte joined the heavenly choir on Wednesday, February, 27, in the presence of his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1934 in Cañon City, Colorado. Bill had a long and varied music career. He served for six years in the US Army Chorus at Ft. Myer, VA. He has taught at Texas Wesleyan, various public schools in New York City, CPCC and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where in 1971 he received the NCNB Teacher of Excellence Award. He was most proud of his innovative and dynamic music appreciation curriculum that emphasized music listening skills and encouraged students to open their ears and hearts to all styles of music. From 1969-1972 he played viola in the Charlotte Symphony. For twelve years he was music director of Carolina Voices which presents “The Singing Christmas Tree”. As a composer and arranger, Bill has over thirty choir anthems published. He has also had considerable experience in the field of jazz, as conductor, singer, pianist, bassist, trombonist, and drummer. Bill received his PhD in Music from Catholic University (Washington, DC.) While in Charlotte, Bill founded The New Wine Singers and the Tribes And Nations Choir. If you were fortunate to hear Bill with The Holiday Singers, you can expect a holiday joke or two to be mixed in. His legacy and love will be carried in the hearts and voices of students and colleagues. Bill is survived by his lovely and talented wife Eleanor (born 1934), their four children and their spouses; Bruce (Donna), Gwen (Ian), Chris (Lanor) and Scott (Kate); twelve grandchildren (preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Dailey) and five great grandchildren. Bill and Eleanor's fruitful marriage begin in 1958 and they served together as music ministers at several churches, including: Arlington Methodist (VA), Handley United Methodist Church (TX), Westminster Presbyterian, Plaza Presbyterian, Resurrection Lutheran, Sugar Creek Presbyterian and Emmanuel Presbyterian. Please join us in celebrating his life at the memorial service at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2940 Commonwealth Ave. on Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 pm, with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Go To The Nations at www.gotonations.org or donations can also be made at www.eagleswingsstudio.com/donate Bill’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. To share memories, photos and condolences, please visit Bill’s online memorial at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com or call 704-545-3553.

William Dailey

June 25, 1934 - February 27, 2019