Samuel Lynn 'Lenny' Dalious, 51

LINCOLN - Samuel Lynn "Lenny" Dalious of Lincoln died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 51.

Lenny was born in Milford.

He was a general contractor, specializing in painting and remodeling.

Lenny was a member of the Moose Lodge in Milford and the Delaware Standardbred Horse Association.

He was a talented musician and enjoyed jam sessions with his friends.

Lenny had written and recorded numerous songs over the years and played the drums.

He enjoyed go-karting when he was young.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jane "Janie" Benton Watkins.

Lenny is survived by four children, Lynnie Jack Dalious of Milford, Zackery Stowell of Millsboro, and Bristol Dalious and Brittney Dalious, both of Lebanon, Tenn.; his stepfather, Harvey Watkins of Milford; one sister, Susie Shirey; five brothers, William Dalious, John Dalious, Donald "Duck" Dalious, Dennis "Bo" Watkins and Frank Watkins; four grandchildren, Justice Dalious, Samuel Dalious, Allen Dalious and Jacob Dalious; his companion, Iris Hammond of Lincoln; a stepson, Brandon Hammond; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford, where friends may call after 2 p.m.

Burial will be private at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.

The family is accepting flowers or contributions may be made to Trinity Broadcasting Network, P.O. Box A, Santa Ana, CA 92711.