Bill M. Bailey of Monticello, passed away December 29, 2014, at the age of 84. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and served one year in Korea before being honorably discharged. Mr. Bailey was a member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, and former member of Gaithers United Methodist Church. He worked more than 40 years in the construction business. A very charitable person, it brought him joy to donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, an organization close to his heart. Additionally, he was always willing to give to others without expecting anything in return. Mr. Bailey enjoyed camping, loved gospel singing and cherished the time he spent with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Bailey; sons and daughter-in-law, Doug Bailey of Monticello, Darrell and Janie Bailey of Canton; grandchildren, Shaun and Grace Bailey, Patrick Burnette, Andrea and Shawn Ondeck, Jessica Bailey; great-grandchildren, Hunter Burnette, Gavin Ondeck, Nathan Bailey, Gwyneth Ondeck, Joshua Bailey; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Bailey will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 3:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Randy Reese officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, prior to the service, from 12:00 – 2:30 PM.
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