Ahoskie – Milton James Dilday, 83, passed away January 14, 2015. He was born in Waverly, VA, and a former resident of Franklin, VA for 38 years. Mickey was a son of the late Obie and Ruby Dilday and was an Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient from the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Center Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired Papermaker at Union Camp (1953-1992), a member of the Franklin VFW Post 4411 and an honorary member of the Franklin Fire and Rescue Squad.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Thelma Perry; children, Anita White (Allen) and James Dilday, Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Swain and Judith Bunch; and six grandchildren.

A graveside funeral with military honors will be held at 11 AM (today) Friday, January 16, 2015 at Southampton Memorial Park, 27396 Pretlow Road, Franklin, VA with the Rev. Daniel Mullens officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or VWF Post 4411, Carrsville, VA. www.wrightfuneralhome.org