Thomas Gordon Daily - Obituary

homas G. Daily, MSgt, USAF Retired, born June 10, 1932 in Marysville, Washington, passed away on October 11, 2026 at the age of 94. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force with his twin brother, Robert and dedicated 20 years to serving his country around the world, including a tour in Vietnam. After retiring from the military in 1971, he spent the next 25 years working at Prince George's Hospital Center as a biomedical electronics technician. After his retirement from the hospital, he continued to reside in Temple Hills, Maryland until shortly before his passing. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary Daily; his parents, Thomas William Daily and Mina Joy Daily; and siblings Richard, Gene, Helen, Robert and Roy. He is survived by his children Laetitia Daily, Anna Lawrence (Danny Lawrence), Mary Thomasina Daily-Cox (Phillip Cox) and Thomas F. Daily (Cindy Daily); his grandchildren Brian, Isaiah, Danielle, Justice, Franklin, and Michael; and his great-grandchild Emily. We will all miss him dearly. Tom will be remembered for his dedication to God, family, community, and country; for his love of nature, cooking and fishing; and for the many traditions and memories he created that will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. A Viewing will be held at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 on Friday, October 23rd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Catholic Mass will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 12:00 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, Maryland 21035. A casual lunch will follow the Mass. Burial will be at a future date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The National Audubon Society, Covenant House, The Rails to Trails Conservancy or St. Joseph’s Indian School.