Harold Q. Daily

SHREVEPORT, LA - Harold Q. Daily took his last flight on November 29, 2016 when God called him home. Funeral services celebrating his wonderful life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Rev. Eugene McBride, Rev. Walter "Buddy" Killion, Rev. and Rev. Mike Hicks will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home. Harold was born December 9, 1923 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Georgia Etta Finney Daily and Harold E. Daily. As a 4 year old child, Harold contracted and survived the deadly Bubonic Plague. Harold quit school and joined the US Navy once war had been declared and proudly served his country during WWII. He saw combat in Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Japan, Kiska and Attu, Alaska. He became a Navy Frogman long before they were given the name, Navy SEAL. While overseas, Harold received the nickname the "Grey Ghost" for being ready before everyone else for combat. After returning home he started flying airplanes and his love of flying took him on the best adventures of his life. Harold became an Aerobatic pilot and while honing his skills, he would take his daughter Linda with him. He said the reason he loved flying so much was the freedom it gave him. Harold served a four year apprenticeship and became a Master Watchmaker. He was well known around the Shreveport area as "Mr. Rolex". When he wasn't in the air he could be found riding his Harley Motorcycle everywhere. Harold had many more hobbies but one that really sticks out with his friends and family was his love of science and space. He was so involved with science that he was on first name basis with some famous scientists. He loved a good cup of coffee and eating black walnut ice cream. Harold was a loving and devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Harold Daily; his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Bennett Daily; infant sister, Dorothy Maxine Daily; sister, Ginger Benson. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Linda Stump and husband, Roy; grandchildren, Christy Dean and Chris Dowdy; 6 great-grandchildren, Amber Dean, Brandon, Katy, Jessica, Kenley and Drake Dowdy; his special companion of 10 years, Sylvia Williamson; along with extended family and friends. Honoring Harold as pallbearers will be Rick Self, Kenny Castille, Chuck Lizyness, Riley McBride, Eugene Seely, and Frank Van Alstyne.