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John BAILEY Obituary
04/11/1944 - 02/02/2023
John Conger Bailey, 78, died at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida, on February 2, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.
He was born in Norwalk, Ohio, on April 11, 1944, the son of Clayton Bailey and Julia Conger Bailey Boyer. He graduated from Willard High School in 1962. As a young man he served in the US Marine Reserves. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ashland College in 1967. He spent his entire career at International Harvester in Springfield and Urbana until he retired.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He will be remembered by friends and family for his outstanding sense of humor and the way he could tell a good story.
A memorial service is planned for the family at a later date.
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for John BAILEY
Kurt Jump
March 19, 2023
John and I grew up 2 doors apart. John, Tom Slidell (another neighbor) and I had many good times together growing up. Although I haven´t seen John in many years, I´ll always hold fond memories of those days. He was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor.
Carolyn A Ruckman
March 19, 2023
John was a friend and former classmate..deepest condolences to his family..he was one of the good ones and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pam Springs
February 15, 2023
John was the gentle giant in my eyes and heart. Jamaica and I will miss him very much and know that he is in God´s hands. Pam Springs (cuz)
KENNETH l PARKER
February 14, 2023
heaven just got another good man !
Neil and Karen Stevens
February 14, 2023
john and family were our two doors down neighbors for years. We hadmany good memoriesss together. like the day in july we poured the driveway in 95 degrees heat. Bless his Soul. Neil and Karen Stevens
John E. Schumm
February 14, 2023
Please accept my deepest sympathy!
Bill Burns
February 14, 2023
So sorry to read this about John. I worked for John At International. Great boss!
Jane & Doug Hudson
February 14, 2023
Nicki, just heard this morning. Our deepest condolences. John was a great guy. Many memories I will keep forever. His suffering is over and he is in better place. Call me if we can help in any way.
Carole Shartran Knapp Belcher
February 14, 2023
Remembering the good times with you John and your wonderful sense of humor. May you rest in peace in our Lords arms!
William McFarling
February 13, 2023
Rest in peace John, 30 year friendship.
Carole Shartran Knapp Belcher
February 12, 2023
Remembering the good times with you John . Loved how you and Harold remembered your days at Willard. May you rest in peace in our Lords
Arms.
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