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LaVerne Bailey Obituary

LaVerne "Tiny" Bailey Climax Tiny was preceded in death by his son, Brad who died at the age of 13; his mom and dad, Dan and Lottie Bailey; brother, Gerald; and sister, Wyla Fleming. He leaves behind, his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Tracie; son-in-law, Rick; grandson, David Tarnow; sister, Glenice (Paul) Eversole, and brother, Oakley (Natalie) Bailey; and several nieces and nephews. In 2002 he met and married Carolyn West, the love of his life. They loved to fish, gamble and travel. Carol has four children, Carrie and Ken Ciocco, Steven, Jerry and Kamie West and Tanya West. Carol's grandchildren are, Bri, Connor, April, Sheena, Steven, Anna, Taylor and Maija and three great-grandchildren; and good friends, Mark and Karen Harris. Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 5 8:00 p.m., at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple St., Climax. A Memorial service will take place Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., at the Climax United Methodist Church, Pastor Glenn Litchfield, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in finding a cure for his grandson David, or to Hospice Visiting Nurse Association. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 26, 2009.

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October 29, 2009

To the family of
Tiny I was sorry to hear of his passing he will be missed by all,Sally (Parker) Smith

October 28, 2009

To the family
was sorry to hear of the passing of Tiny his smile will be missed by all
Bud Parker

October 27, 2009

Carol,Glenice and family,
Tiny always gave me reason to smile and laugh. His laugh of course, was bigger than all of us! Please, in time, recall the memories that make you do the same.
Greg Chimner

October 26, 2009

Dear Carolyn, Tracie, Rick and Dave,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you walk through the next few days. He was a wonderful man and I am so glad I got to meet him while you were living in Baton Rouge.
Love,
Sue and Chuck Quinlan

October 26, 2009

Tracie, Rick and Dave - As you keep your father's/grandfather's love in your heart, remember too, you're in our daily thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Dan, Bonnie & Shannon

Rebecca Liggins-McCurtis

October 26, 2009

To Carol and family: my prayers are with you at this time. I believe in my heart that God will give you the strength that you need at this hour. Be encouraged Carol. I love you...Becca

larry glancy

October 25, 2009

to aunt carol my condolances to you and yours larry glancy, karen glancy,coltin glancy

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