Mr. Gerald N. Bailey

1928 - 2012

Mr. Gerald N. Bailey obituary, 1928-2012

BORN

1928

DIED

2012

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Gerald Bailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2012.

Gerald N. Bailey was born August 15, 1928, in Ludlow, Mo. A resident of Griffin, Georgia, he passed on to be with his Lord on November 13, 2012.
He and his wife Faye were married July 17, 1948, in Topeka, Ks. He is survived by Faye Bailey, his wife of 64 years; his son Don and his wife Peggy and their son Blair; Rick and his wife Debbie and daughters Erin and Nicole; Roy Bailey and his wife Elizabeth and their two sons Roy II and Jonathan.
During his working career Mr. Bailey was a farmer, an Aircraft Engine Mechanic, Welder, Pilot, an FAA Aircraft Inspector and a Pan Am Flight Engineer for 34 years. He retired as Check Engineer Instructor on the Boeing 747 Airliner and had traveled all over the world. He was an avid adventurer at heart.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Jim Lane will officiate. Friends may visit the family Friday from 10 – 11 a.m.
He and his wife were members of the Sojourners organization and he served others by helping repair church buildings, youth camps and children's homes and was known for his willingness to help others in need. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations in memory of him be sent to Raintree Village Children's Home in Valdosta, Georgia at 3757 Johnston Rd. Valdosta, GA 31601.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.

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December 9, 2013

Dear Faye, I received notice that this guest book would soon be going offline. I just want to send a note at this time, remembering Gerald and thinking of you all on this sad anniversary. Love, Leta

November 15, 2012

Leta Richardson

Dear Faye & family, My heart aches for you at this difficult time. I enjoy remembering the enjoyable Thanksgiving we spent with you, and I am glad we got to see you last January. I will be in touch. Love, Leta

November 15, 2012

Marilyn Shipp

Dear Faye & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories of you & Gerald when you lived in Chillicothe. My prayers are with you and the family at this time & always.

November 15, 2012

We want to express our sympathy to Faye and Don, Roy, and Rick and their families. Our friendship with Gerry and his family started back in the good old days in Ft. Lauderdale. We continue to be close to Don and his family and have tried to stay up on the rest of the family. Gerry was a very talented man, and was admired by many. Love, Ray and Myra Carson

November 15, 2012

Dearest Faye...I'm so sorry for your loss and will cherish the memory of you and Gerry making such a long trip to my mom's funeral and being so loving and caring of our family during that time. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and your entire family. Janet Bailey Anderson

November 14, 2012

Don, Peggy and Blair,
Our prayers are with you and the rest of your family!! God bless you!
With much love,
Ray and Yvonne

November 14, 2012

Our prayers are with Faye and the entire family. Gerry was a friend and brother. I have fond memories of Gerry, Faye, and Family. Please remember that we have been promised that "the best is yet to be!"
Norris and Karen DeBerry

November 14, 2012

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1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA 30224

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