Patrick Upton Dailey

Patrick graduated from Duncan High School in 1961 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout his life, he lived in Midland, Texas, Colorado, and for a short time in Arizona, before eventually settling in Norman, Oklahoma, where he remained a devoted Sooner at heart.

Patrick was a dedicated and hardworking man throughout his life. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he built a successful career as a petroleum land manager. Over the years, he owned and operated several small businesses. Later in life, he worked as an academic book buyer, purchasing materials from professors at colleges across multiple states.

Patrick had a talent for conversation and humor. He was an adventurous, generous, and humble man. Patrick enjoyed music, especially Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, and Glen Campbell. A passionate sports fan, he enthusiastically followed OU softball, OU football, and anything related to the University of Oklahoma. He also loved watching the Little League World Series, carefully handwriting his own March Madness brackets each year, long road trips, family history, reading obituaries, and most of all, spending cherished time with his grandchildren.

He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, a devoted family man, and friend. He will also be remembered as quite possibly the biggest OU fan ever. His love for his family was evident in everything he did.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Frank Dailey and Ida Mae Friedlander Dailey; his son, Chris Dailey; and his brother, Bill Dailey.

He is survived by his daughters, Tamara Gordon and her husband Gregory of Phoenix, Arizona, and Sara Polston and her husband Rod of Norman, Oklahoma; his sister, Susan Keener and her husband Mike of Yukon, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Elysa Marie Gordon, Brooklyn Polston, and Dax Polston; his sister-in-law, Sharon Dailey of El Reno, Oklahoma; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Patrick was a strong and loyal supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family appreciates any donations to be made in Patrick’s memory.

A funeral service will be held at Primrose Funeral Service, located at 3901 N. Flood Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma, on January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Patrick will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery in Chickasha, Oklahoma.