Jimmie Preston Daylong, 80, of Eastland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel with Rev. Bob Porterfield officiating. Graveside service will follow at Eastland Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.Twinkling blue eyes, a bright shining smile, a heart of gold, a man of God, a doting daddy, a loving husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Heaven is brighter today; Daddy went home to his Father's arms and eternal life.Born June 24, 1924 to David Daylong and Stella (Pierce) Daylong. He was raised in Big Spring, Texas. He married Wanda Pauline Whirley on September 26, 1947.He worked for Duncan Drilling and for McMorries Trucking. He moved to Pittsburg, CA in 1957. He worked with his brother at Andy's Carpet and Upholstery and for Pittsburg Furniture. He took Rose Mary Weatherly's hand in marriage June 29, 1994 and made their home in Eastland, TX.He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary of Eastland; two daughters, Lynda Kay Daylong and Johnnie Sue Currie and her husband, Arlie Leron of Midland; one son Dennis and his wife, Sandi, Weatherly of Eastland; one brother Andy Daylong of Redding, Ca; one sister Cozie Draper of Abilene; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and newphews.He was preceded by his first wife, Wanda, his parents, two brothers Albert Paul Daylong and John David Daylong, and chosen son David Weatherly.Memorials may be made to the Foundation for the Blind.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
