Harold "Rabbit" Dailey, 90, of McLean, Virginia, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2019. He was born April 21, 1929. He was the son of Jesse & Ethel Dailey. Rabbit was a graduate of McLean High School. Rabbit was a 28 year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department, and retired as a lieutenant. After retiring from the police department, he worked for many years at Aamco Transmission as a special investigator, traveling all over North America investigating fraud. Rabbit also worked at Annandale High School for many years as a School Safety & Security Specialist. When he lived in Myrtle Beach, SC, he worked as a starter at his local golf course. Rabbit loved the Washington Redskins, no matter if they won or lost. He was also a fan of the Washington Nationals. He was so happy when they won the World Series. He is survived by his wife, Hollis Ruth Dailey, whom he married in 1972. He is also survived by his sons, Daniel Lee Dailey (Kim), and David Harold Dailey (Bibi). He was predeceased by his daughter, Rebecca Virginia Yerkey in 2010, his brother Pete, and his sister Hilda. He is also survived by his three step-children, Larry Wilson, Scott Wilson, and Donna Fleming, whom he loved as his own. He has one surviving sister, Pauline Merchant, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Burial at National Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fairfax County Police Association.
In Loving Memory of Harold Dailey by Nancy W. Vickers
When Harold was just a little boy, he could run really fast. Kids nicknamed him “Rabbit”, who knew that name would last? You couldn't have a better friend, honest as he could be. He was always helping others; that was his legacy.
The family lived for the Redskins, and loved it whenever they won. Rabbit seemed especially proud attending games with his sons. He took an oath to serve and protect, and that became his creed. It seemed he was always smiling helping those in need. When Rabbit turned his badge in, many years ago, he never really left at all (a “cop at heart”, you know). David, just like his Father, became a Policeman too. He road motorcycles and was proud to be wearing the blue.
Dan became a hair stylist, working hard just like his Dad. He thought of him as his hero, and the best friend he ever had. Larry, Scott and Donna he raised with his beautiful wife. He was a kind and gentle man who lived a long, wonderful life.
Becky waited a long time to see her Dad again. Now they are together, and she'll take good care of him. Contributor: Raymond Roberts (48001852)
Burial at National Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fairfax County Police Association.
In Loving Memory of Harold Dailey by Nancy W. Vickers
When Harold was just a little boy, he could run really fast. Kids nicknamed him “Rabbit”, who knew that name would last? You couldn't have a better friend, honest as he could be. He was always helping others; that was his legacy.
The family lived for the Redskins, and loved it whenever they won. Rabbit seemed especially proud attending games with his sons. He took an oath to serve and protect, and that became his creed. It seemed he was always smiling helping those in need. When Rabbit turned his badge in, many years ago, he never really left at all (a “cop at heart”, you know). David, just like his Father, became a Policeman too. He road motorcycles and was proud to be wearing the blue.
Dan became a hair stylist, working hard just like his Dad. He thought of him as his hero, and the best friend he ever had. Larry, Scott and Donna he raised with his beautiful wife. He was a kind and gentle man who lived a long, wonderful life.
Becky waited a long time to see her Dad again. Now they are together, and she'll take good care of him. Contributor: Raymond Roberts (48001852)
Harold "Rabbit" Dailey, 90, of McLean, Virginia, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2019. He was born April 21, 1929. He was the son of Jesse & Ethel Dailey. Rabbit was a graduate of McLean High School. Rabbit was a 28 year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department, and retired as a lieutenant. After retiring from the police department, he worked for many years at Aamco Transmission as a special investigator, traveling all over North America investigating fraud. Rabbit also worked at Annandale High School for many years as a School Safety & Security Specialist. When he lived in Myrtle Beach, SC, he worked as a starter at his local golf course. Rabbit loved the Washington Redskins, no matter if they won or lost. He was also a fan of the Washington Nationals. He was so happy when they won the World Series. He is survived by his wife, Hollis Ruth Dailey, whom he married in 1972. He is also survived by his sons, Daniel Lee Dailey (Kim), and David Harold Dailey (Bibi). He was predeceased by his daughter, Rebecca Virginia Yerkey in 2010, his brother Pete, and his sister Hilda. He is also survived by his three step-children, Larry Wilson, Scott Wilson, and Donna Fleming, whom he loved as his own. He has one surviving sister, Pauline Merchant, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Burial at National Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fairfax County Police Association.
In Loving Memory of Harold Dailey by Nancy W. Vickers
When Harold was just a little boy, he could run really fast. Kids nicknamed him “Rabbit”, who knew that name would last? You couldn't have a better friend, honest as he could be. He was always helping others; that was his legacy.
The family lived for the Redskins, and loved it whenever they won. Rabbit seemed especially proud attending games with his sons. He took an oath to serve and protect, and that became his creed. It seemed he was always smiling helping those in need. When Rabbit turned his badge in, many years ago, he never really left at all (a “cop at heart”, you know). David, just like his Father, became a Policeman too. He road motorcycles and was proud to be wearing the blue.
Dan became a hair stylist, working hard just like his Dad. He thought of him as his hero, and the best friend he ever had. Larry, Scott and Donna he raised with his beautiful wife. He was a kind and gentle man who lived a long, wonderful life.
Becky waited a long time to see her Dad again. Now they are together, and she'll take good care of him. Contributor: Raymond Roberts (48001852)
Burial at National Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fairfax County Police Association.
In Loving Memory of Harold Dailey by Nancy W. Vickers
When Harold was just a little boy, he could run really fast. Kids nicknamed him “Rabbit”, who knew that name would last? You couldn't have a better friend, honest as he could be. He was always helping others; that was his legacy.
The family lived for the Redskins, and loved it whenever they won. Rabbit seemed especially proud attending games with his sons. He took an oath to serve and protect, and that became his creed. It seemed he was always smiling helping those in need. When Rabbit turned his badge in, many years ago, he never really left at all (a “cop at heart”, you know). David, just like his Father, became a Policeman too. He road motorcycles and was proud to be wearing the blue.
Dan became a hair stylist, working hard just like his Dad. He thought of him as his hero, and the best friend he ever had. Larry, Scott and Donna he raised with his beautiful wife. He was a kind and gentle man who lived a long, wonderful life.
Becky waited a long time to see her Dad again. Now they are together, and she'll take good care of him. Contributor: Raymond Roberts (48001852)
Gravesite Details
Interment 11/21/2019.
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