NEWSOMS—Everett Thomas Daisey Jr., 78, of Newsoms, Virginia, and formerly of Parksley and Richmond, Virginia, passed away on February 17, 2013.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Nancy Thorpe Daisey; three children, Elizabeth Anne Padgett, Rebecca Mears Daisey and Everett Thomas Daisey III; and and two grandchildren, Taylor Elizabeth Barnwell and Destry Thomas Barnwell.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin.

To honor his request, there will not be a funeral. A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Courtland Masonic Lodge in care of Al Briggs, 28746 N. Main St., Newsoms, VA 23874.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org.