James "Jim" Daily, 54, Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Feb. 26, 1962 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Neil and Sharon (McCombs) Daily.

He was a 1980 graduate of Pioneer High School.

On Aug. 6, 1983, he married Paula K. Hardy, who survives.

Jim worked at the Braun Corp. for over 20 years, where he was the inventory parts manager. He also farmed with his cousins during the harvest.

He was a member of the Royal Center United Methodist Church.

Jim loved Pioneer football and volunteered many hours as a Youth League coach for 13 seasons. He was even the videographer for the varsity team for 15 seasons and was a former coach for Pioneer Youth League baseball.

Jim loved cutting wood, helping with 4-H, attending Pioneer ballgames and spending time with his family most of all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Paula K. Daily of Royal Center; children, Neil James Daily (Lisa) of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Evan Paul Daily (Susan) of Noblesville, Caleb Ross Daily (Autumn) of Royal Center and Claire Yung Daily of Royal Center; granddaughter, Audree Daily of Royal Center; sisters, Sue Peppers (Bill) and Diane Brantley (Jason), both of Star City; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Kay Hardy of Logansport; sisters-in-law, Laura Scott (Branden) of Logansport and Pamela Stouder (Brian) of Fort Wayne; and brother-in-law, Kevin Hardy (Michele) of Walton.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marisa Daily.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Royal Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Pastor Adriane Curtis is officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Royal Center Methodist Church Family Life Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Claire Daily College Education Fund in c/o Community State Bank.

Please sign the online guest book or leave condolences for the Daily family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.