William Edgar Bailey

1937 - 2018

William Edgar Bailey obituary, 1937-2018

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

1102 Airport Road

Bloomington, Illinois

William Bailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2018.

William Edgar "Ed" Bailey, 80, of Bloomington passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:50 p.m. at Advocate BroMenn in Normal. He was born August 30, 1937 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Clyde and Carmen Bailey. He married Sue Ann Landefeld on March 26, 1961 in Newark, Ohio. She survives.
Ed worked at State Farm for 42 years as a data processing analyst, retiring in 1997. He attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal. He enjoyed snow birding in Orange Beach, Alabama for the past 17 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, James (Celeste) Bailey of Barrington; and John (LeAnn) Bailey of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Carter and Griffin Bailey, both of Barrington; and Brooke Bailey of Kansas City, Missouri.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a brother.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will held on Saturday, January 20th from 1 to 3 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation at the funeral home. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

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January 20, 2018

Iris Caines

Sue and family, I was saddened to read of Ed's passing. I extend my sympathy to all of you. We knew Ed through work and both of you socially. Ed always had a kind word and a smile on his face.

January 20, 2018

Iris Caines

Sue and family, I was saddened to read of Ed's passing. I extend my sympathy to all of you. We knew Ed through work and both of you socially. Ed always had a kind word and a smile on his face.

January 20, 2018

Jean & Dave Wall

We were so sad to hear of your loss. In good weather I would see you and Ed sitting just inside the garage, usually with a book in hand. Gunther and Wyatt always enjoyed stopping and let us visit. Ed will definitely be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 20, 2018

Sue and family, we were saddened to read of Ed's passing. We lived on Brookshire Green and had a home built by the same builders. Ed always had a kind greeting for everyone and a smile on his face. We will be neighbors once again at East Lawn. May you remember all the good times in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Sharon Jaeger (Bloomington)

January 19, 2018

Dear Sue, Charlie & I are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. We are sorry we are unable to attend his service. We have a family visitation and funeral to attend at the same time as Ed's services. You will be in our prayers. Bless you and your family. Anita & Charlie Crowe

January 19, 2018

Bill & Diane Edwards

Sue, So sorry about Ed's passing. Bill always enjoyed working with Ed (lots of good stories) and we enjoyed times during and after the couples bowling nights with the two of you. Take care of yourself during this hard time.

January 19, 2018

Jennifer Cole

I so sorry for your loss John. My thoughts are with you and your family.

January 18, 2018

Candy Ogden

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was my first mentor at State Farm. I am still working at State Farm and I think of Ed often since I am still following in his footsteps and I see his name often at work. Ed was always kind and helpful and a man of great character. He will be missed. You have my condolences.

January 16, 2018

Kate Behrens

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I always enjoyed stopping by to chat with him and Sue when my dad and I went for walks. He was such a kind man who took a genuine interest in people and their stories. Ed also tolerated my dad's corny jokes especially well :) He will be missed. Sending my condolences.

January 16, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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