Robert L. Bailey
Age 86, of Fairborn, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, at The Hospice of Dayton.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy & Maggie Bailey; his wife, Lillie Bailey; son, Robert Douglas Bailey; several brothers, Lawrence, Delmas, Everett, Chester Bailey & Kennal Chaffins; and by one sister, Mertis Myers.
Robert is survived by one son, Richard & his wife, Juanita Bailey; two grandchildren, Richard Bailey II and Shannon & her husband, Aaron Marcheski; one great grandson, Samuel Marcheski; one brother, Frank & his wife, Gail Bailey; one sister-in-law, Sylvia Bailey; many nieces, nephews and by his extended family & friends.
Robert was a long-time (and oldest member) of South Fairborn Baptist Church. During WW II he served in the U. S. Army where he earned many decorations. He retired from Chrysler in 1982 with 30 years of service.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in memory of Robert to The Hospice of Dayton.